Elgin Crash Reports

In Texas, crash reports are required under several conditions. Law enforcement officers who investigate motor vehicle crashes must submit a report if the crash results in injury or death, or if there is damage to property of any one person to the apparent extent of $1,000 or more. This report must be submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) no later than the tenth day after the date of the crash​​​​​​​​.

Anyone involved in a car accident or with an interest in the accident can obtain a copy of the crash report. Copies can be obtained by mail from the responding agency, through the TxDOT CRIS System online, or directly from the Texas Department of Transportation. For those involved in an accident in Elgin, reports can be obtained from the Elgin Police Department at 202 Depot Street, Elgin, Texas, 78621, or by calling 512-285-5757. The fee for a standard copy is $6​​​​​​​​​​.

Crash reports in Texas are considered confidential and are not available for online viewing by the general public, in accordance with Texas law. The unredacted version of the accident report is not a public record and is only released to certain individuals, such as those involved in the accident and their attorneys. Other parties can only request a redacted copy​​​​​​.

The Texas auto accident report is essential for a successful personal injury claim. It helps establish the details of the accident, including what happened, how it happened, the injuries sustained, and who was responsible. Insurance companies use this document to determine liability for the accident. An accurate CR-3 accident report is also crucial for ensuring that you receive the compensation you deserve​​​​.