Lewisville Crash Reports

No, accident reports are not public record in Texas. They are considered confidential and can only be accessed by certain authorized parties, such as the drivers involved, their insurance companies, their attorneys, or their employers. The general public cannot view or obtain accident reports online, but they can request a copy of a specific report from the law enforcement agency that investigated the crash or from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) by paying a fee and providing the required information.

A Texas crash report, also known as a Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3), is a document that contains important information about a motor vehicle accident, such as the date, time, location, weather, road conditions, vehicles, drivers, passengers, injuries, damages, witnesses, and contributing factors. The report is written in numerical codes that correspond to different categories and descriptions. To read a Texas crash report, you need to understand what each code means and how to interpret the data. You can use the Crash Report Code Sheet provided by TxDOT to help you decode the report. You can also refer to some online guides that explain how to read each section of the report and what information to look for.

Your Texas crash report is a vital piece of evidence for your personal injury claim or insurance claim after a car accident. It can help you establish what happened, how it happened, who was involved, who was at fault, what injuries and damages were caused, and what compensation you may be entitled to. Your crash report can also support your testimony, witness statements, medical records, and other documents that prove your case. Insurance companies and attorneys often use the crash report to determine liability and damages, so having a copy of your report can help you negotiate a fair settlement or prepare for a trial.

According to TxDOT, it may take up to 14 business days for a crash report to be available online. However, some law enforcement agencies may take longer to submit the report to TxDOT. You can check the status of your report by using the Crash Report Online Purchase System or by contacting the law enforcement agency that investigated the crash. For example, if you were involved in a crash in Lewisville, you can contact the Lewisville Police Department by phone or in person to request a copy of your report. You can also download a copy of the Accident Report request form and mail it with your payment to the Lewisville Police Department. Once your payment is processed, you will receive a copy of your report by mail or email.