Springfield Crash Reports

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, it may take up to 7-10 days after the accident for the crash report to be finalized and entered into the Statewide Traffic Accident Records System (STARS). You can check the status of your report online using your report number or by contacting the Patrol Records Division at (573) 526-6113. If your accident was investigated by the Springfield Police Department, you can also request a copy of your report from their Records Section at (417) 864-1810.

Your Missouri crash report contains important information about your accident, such as the date, time, location, vehicles, drivers, passengers, witnesses, injuries, and damages. You may need your crash report for several reasons, such as:



- Filing a claim with your insurance company or the other driver’s insurance company

- Seeking compensation for your medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering

- Proving liability or fault in a personal injury lawsuit

- Reporting an uninsured motorist to the Driver License Bureau3

- Obtaining a traffic accident reconstruction or expert opinion

If you notice any errors or omissions in your crash report, you should contact the officer who investigated your accident as soon as possible. The officer may be able to correct or amend the report if you provide sufficient evidence or documentation to support your claim. However, the officer may not be able to change the report if it has already been submitted to the Patrol Records Division or if the correction would alter the facts of the accident. If you disagree with the officer’s findings or conclusions, you may need to hire an attorney to represent your interests.

As per the regulations in Missouri, any party possessing a personal or property-linked interest in a crash report is entitled to procure a copy. This comprises drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bikers, property owners, insurance agencies, legal counsel, and media agencies. Nevertheless, to ensure privacy, some personal details might be excluded from the report. To procure a copy from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, you can navigate to their website and locate your report by searching through parameters such as name, date, county, or troop. Copies can also be requested via post or in person at any of the troop headquarters. In order to obtain a copy from the Springfield Police Department, their website can be accessed and an online request form filled out. Alternatively, a copy can be requested via mail or in person from their Records Section located at 321 E Chestnut Expressway.