Brazoria Crash Reports

In Texas, the duration a car accident stays on your driving record varies depending on the accident's severity and your fault in the incident. Generally, if you were at fault for an accident, it would remain on your Texas driving record for three years from the accident date. However, if the accident was severe, involving serious injuries, fatalities, or significant property damage, it could stay on your record for up to 10 years. Additionally, if the accident leads to a traffic violation conviction, such as reckless driving or driving under the influence, it may stay on your record even longer. It's important to note that these incidents can also impact your car insurance rates, as insurers often use your driving record to assess risk​​.

The availability of your Texas accident report can vary. Generally, the law enforcement officer who investigates your car accident must complete and submit a crash report to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) within 10 days of the crash. Once the report is filed, it may take some time to be processed and made available. You can request a copy of your driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to check if the accident has been listed.

A Texas accident report typically includes details such as the date, time, and location of the accident, descriptions of the vehicles involved, information about the drivers and passengers, and a narrative description of the incident. The Brazoria Police Department, upon investigating an accident, compiles these details into the report, which is crucial for insurance and legal purposes​​.

In Texas, a crash report is mandatory if the accident results in injury or death, or if there's property damage exceeding $1,000. In such cases, either the involved parties must report the accident or a law enforcement officer, such as those from the Brazoria Police Department, must complete a crash report​​.

For further assistance or specific inquiries related to accident reports or other services provided by the Brazoria Police Department, you can reach them at their main contact number: 979-798-2195. The department is led by Chief of Police Neal Longbotham and is located at 201 South Main Street, Brazoria, TX 77422​​​​.