Houston Police Department Crash Report
How to request it: Order it online through LexisNexis BuyCrash. Fee: $6.00 by mail/check (HPD Records); also available online via LexisNexis BuyCrash (fee not stated on HPD's own page)
Houston, TX · Checked 2026-09-28
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Key takeaways
- How: Order it online through LexisNexis BuyCrash.
- Fee: $6.00 by mail/check (HPD Records); also available online via LexisNexis BuyCrash (fee not stated on HPD's own page)
- Turnaround: 5 to 8 days processing time
Houston Police Department, at a glance
Fee
“Send a check / money order for $6.00 (made payable to the City of Houston) plus a self addressed stamped envelope with your request to HPD, Records Division, 1200 Travis, Houston, TX 77002”Source: houstontx.gov
Turnaround
“Accident reports require 5 to 8 days processing time before they are available to the public.”Source: houstontx.gov
How to request
Records phone
What you need
If the report isn't ready yet
Official steps
- 1Gather what you need: Two of: date of accident, location, name(s) of driver(s)/parties.
- 2Order it online through LexisNexis BuyCrash.
- 3Pay the fee if one applies. $6.00 by mail/check (HPD Records); also available online via LexisNexis BuyCrash (fee not stated on HPD's own page)
- 4Check availability before paying or traveling. 5 to 8 days processing time
Frequently asked questions
How much does a report from Houston Police Department cost?
$6.00 by mail/check (HPD Records); also available online via LexisNexis BuyCrash (fee not stated on HPD's own page)
How long does Houston Police Department take?
5 to 8 days processing time
What do I need to request my report from Houston Police Department?
Two of: date of accident, location, name(s) of driver(s)/parties
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