Cleburne Crash Reports

Under the provisions of the Texas Transportation Code, every law enforcement official investigating a car accident involving injury, fatality, or property damage exceeding $1,000 is required to provide a detailed written report to TxDOT within ten days from the accident's date. However, this doesn't guarantee immediate public access to the report. The time taken to process and upload the report to the TxDOT Crash Report Online Purchase System can vary based on the agency and the number of accidents they're handling. If you're searching for your accident report from the Cleburne Police Department, you can reach out to them at (817) 645-0972 or access their official website to verify the status of your report.

The Texas accident document, also referred to as the Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3), is a crucial record detailing aspects like involved parties, vehicles, crash time and location, the specific causes and context of the accident, along with injuries or damages incurred. This report is essential for several reasons, including:

- Submitting a claim to your or the other party's insurance provider.
- Getting reimbursement for medical expenses, property damages, missed earnings, or emotional distress.
- Establishing responsibility or culpability in a legal civil action or a criminal proceeding.
- Gathering data for academic research or influencing policy decisions.

Your Texas crash report can serve as a valuable piece of evidence that can support your claim or case. Therefore, obtaining a copy of your report as soon as possible after the crash is advisable.

If you discover discrepancies or incomplete details in your Texas accident report, it's imperative to get in touch with the law enforcement division that compiled the report to seek adjustments. Say, for instance, the Cleburne Police Department is responsible for your report. In that case, you can dial (817) 645-0972 or make a personal visit to their location at 302 W Henderson St, Cleburne, TX 76033. To validate your claims, you may be required to showcase pertinent documentation like your driver's permit, car registration, insurance details, medical invoices, or testimonies from eyewitnesses. After assessing your submitted materials, the law enforcement authority will conclude whether modifications are necessary. If any changes are authorized, they will relay the updated report to TxDOT and keep you updated on the alterations.

Given their sensitive nature, Texas accident reports aren't open to the general public. Nevertheless, under Section 550.065 of the Texas Transportation Code, certain individuals and organizations have the right to access a copy of the report. This encompasses:

- Individuals directly affected by or with a legitimate interest in the accident
- Authorized delegates of the aforementioned individuals
- Drivers who were part of the accident
- Legal guardians, employers, or parents of a driver implicated in the accident
- Property or vehicle owners who suffered damages due to the accident
- Persons who have financial liability for a vehicle involved in the mishap
- Insurance agencies covering a vehicle or person involved in the incident
- A person under contract to provide claims or underwriting information to an insurance company
- Broadcasting stations with a license from the Federal Communications Commission
- A newspaper that is qualified to publish legal notices
- Individuals with potential claims due to fatalities from the accident

To acquire a copy of the report within Texas, the TxDOT Crash Report Online Purchase System offers the service for a $6 fee per document. The following essential details about the accident will be needed:

- Accident date
- County of the accident
- Names of participants
- TxDOT's designated CRIS Crash ID

Alternatively, you can request a copy of a report from the law enforcement agency that prepared it. For example, if - -you want to obtain a copy of a report from the Cleburne Police Department, you can visit their Records Division at 302 W Henderson St, Cleburne, TX 760332, during business hours (Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm).