Comal County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reports

According to the Texas Transportation Code §550.062, any law enforcement officer who investigates a motor vehicle crash that results in injury, death, or property damage of $1,000 or more, must submit a written report of that crash to TxDOT not later than the tenth day after the date of the crash. However, this does not mean that the crash report will be available to the public within 10 days. The processing time may vary depending on the volume of reports, the accuracy of the information, and the method of submission. Generally, it may take up to two weeks for a crash report to be available online. If you need a copy of your crash report sooner, you may contact the law enforcement agency that investigated the crash and request a copy directly from them. For example, if your crash occurred in Comal County and was handled by the Comal County Sheriff’s Office, you may call them at (830) 620-3400 or visit their office at 3005 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130.

The crash report from Texas, often referred to as the Texas Peace Officer's Accident Report (CR-3), is a record detailing information about the individuals and vehicles involved, the specifics of the collision, as well as any injuries and damages incurred. You might find this report essential for various purposes, such as:

- Submitting a claim to your insurer or that of the opposing party.
- Pursuing reimbursement for medical costs, damages to property, missed earnings, emotional distress, and additional setbacks.
- Establishing responsibility and accountability for the incident.
- Shielding yourself from the other involved party's potential legal actions or demands.
- Notifying the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) if mandated by legislation.

This report is a critical piece of evidence that can bolster your argument and safeguard your privileges.

Should you spot inaccuracies or incomplete information in your accident report, you have the option to petition for a modification or addition from the respective law enforcement body that generated the report. You'll be required to furnish evidence of the accurate details, which could be in the form of a driver’s license, vehicle registration, insurance credentials, statements from witnesses, or other pertinent records. This law enforcement agency will then assess your plea and conclude whether the modifications are warranted. Should they consent to adjust the report, they'll forward an updated version to TxDOT and keep you posted regarding the decision. If your appeal is declined, or if there's no feedback within a given duration, you hold the right to voice your concerns with TxDOT or consult with a legal expert. As a case in point, to modify or enhance an accident report archived by the Comal County Sheriff’s Office, you can reach out to them at (830) 620-3400 or drop by their premises located at 3005 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 781303.

Due to their confidential nature, Texas crash reports are not available for online viewing by the general public in accordance with Texas law. However, certain individuals and entities are entitled to obtain a copy of a crash report under Section 550.065 of the Texas Transportation Code. These include:

A person directly concerned in the accident or having proper interest therein, including:

- Any person involved in the accident
- The authorized representative of any person involved in the accident
- A driver involved in the accident
- An employer, parent or legal guardian of a driver involved in the accident
- The owner of a vehicle or property damaged in the accident
- A person who has established financial responsibility for a vehicle involved in the accident
- An insurance company that issued an insurance policy covering a vehicle involved in the accident
- An insurance company that issued a policy covering any person involved in the accident
- A person under contract to provide claims or underwriting information to a person described above
- A radio or television station that holds a license issued by the Federal Communications Commission
- A newspaper that is qualified under Section 2051.044 (government code) to publish legal notices
- Any person who may sue because of death resulting from the accident
- Any state agency that is authorized by law to obtain such reports

To obtain a copy of a crash report from TxDOT, you may use their Crash Report Online Purchase System, which requires you to provide some information about yourself and the crash, such as:

- Your name and address
- Your driver’s license number
- Your vehicle identification number (VIN)
- The date and location of the crash
- The name of any person involved in the crash
- The crash identification number assigned by TxDOT
You will also need to pay a fee of $6.00 per report, plus a convenience fee of $2.00 for online purchases. You will receive your report via email following the purchase.

Alternatively, you may obtain a copy of a crash report from the law enforcement agency that investigated the crash, which may have different requirements and fees. For example, to obtain a copy of a crash report from the Comal County Sheriff’s Office, you may call them at (830) 620-3400 or visit their office at 3005 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 781303. You will need to provide the case number, the date of the crash, and the name of any person involved in the crash.