Hays County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reports

According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), law enforcement officers are required to submit a written report of a crash to TxDOT not later than the tenth day after the date of the crash. However, it may take up to two weeks for the report to be available online through the Crash Report Online Purchase System. If you need a copy of your crash report sooner, you can contact the Hays County Sheriff’s Office directly and request a copy in person or by mail. The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is located at 1307 Uhland Road, San Marcos, TX 78666. The phone number is (512) 393-7800.

The Texas accident record, often referred to as a CR-3 form, serves as a comprehensive record that details specifics like the incident's date, location, involved vehicles, drivers, passengers, injuries, damages, and the underlying causes. Procuring this document can be vital for several reasons:

- Processing claims through your insurer or the other party's insurance agency
- Reclaiming costs for medical care, property repair, missed earnings, and emotional distress
- Establishing responsibility in both civil disputes and criminal proceedings
- Gathering data for research or to bolster public safety initiatives

Your crash report can also help you understand what happened and prevent similar accidents in the future.

If you notice any errors or omissions in your crash report, you can request a correction or amendment from the law enforcement agency that prepared the report. For crashes investigated by the Hays County Sheriff’s Office, you can contact the Records Division at (512) 393-7838. You will need to provide your name, crash ID number, date of crash, and a brief explanation of the error. You may also need to provide supporting documents or evidence to verify the correct information. The Records Division will review your request and notify you of the outcome.

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

- A person involved in the crash
- A person who witnessed the crash
- A person who has financial responsibility for a vehicle involved in the crash
- A parent or legal guardian of a minor involved in the crash
- An employer, parent, or legal guardian of a driver involved in the crash
- An insurance company that issued an insurance policy covering a vehicle involved in the crash
- An insurance company that issued an insurance policy covering any person involved in the crash
- A person under contract to provide claims or underwriting information to an insurance company
- A radio or television station that holds an FCC license
- A newspaper that is qualified to publish legal notices
- A governmental entity that has jurisdiction over any roadway where the crash occurred
- A state agency that is authorized to investigate traffic accidents

To obtain a copy of a crash report from TxDOT, you can use the Crash Report Online Purchase System and pay a minimal surcharge. You will need to provide some information about the crash, such as the date, county, city, and name of at least one driver. You will also need to provide your name, address, phone number, email address, and reason for requesting the report. You will receive your report via email following the purchase.

To obtain a copy of a crash report from the Hays County Sheriff’s Office, you can visit their office in person or send a written request by mail.