Little Elm Crash Reports

No, accident reports are not public record in Texas. They are confidential and only available to authorized parties, such as the drivers involved, their insurance companies, their attorneys, or their authorized representatives. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is the custodian of crash records for the state of Texas and collects crash reports from law enforcement agencies for crashes occurring on public roadways and the state highway system. To obtain a copy of a Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3), you need to use the Crash Report Online Purchase System or contact the law enforcement agency that investigated the crash.

A Texas Crash Report is a document that contains information about a motor vehicle crash, such as the date, time, location, weather conditions, vehicles, drivers, passengers, injuries, 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 refer to the Crash Report Code Sheet that explains the meaning of each code and field. You can also use online tools that can help you decode and interpret your crash report, such as ours.

You need your Texas Crash Report for several reasons. First, it can help you understand what happened and who was at fault in the crash. Second, it can provide you with important evidence to support your insurance claim or legal action. Third, it can help you protect your rights and interests in case of a dispute or lawsuit. Your Texas Crash Report can also help you identify any errors or inaccuracies that may affect your case and request a correction from the law enforcement agency or TxDOT.

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. If you were involved in a crash in Little Elm, Texas, you can contact the Little Elm Police Department at 214-975-0460 or visit their website for more information.