Santa Fe Crash Reports

The Texas accident report tells us about car accidents on Texas roads. Police officers write it, and then it's given to the Texas Department of Transportation within 10 days of the accident¹. You might need this report to:

- Make insurance claims.
- Ask for money for injuries or car damage.
- Show who caused the accident in court.
- Learn about car accident trends in Texas.

This report is often called the Texas Peace Officer's Crash Report (CR-3). It has:

- When and where the accident happened.
- Details about the drivers, like their names and addresses.
- Information about the cars involved, like their VINs and license plates.
- Insurance details of the drivers.
- Information on anyone else involved, like passengers or people walking.
- What might have caused the accident, like weather or road conditions.
- How the accident happened and the damage caused.
- Pictures or drawings of the accident scene.

The report has lots of codes and short forms. To help:

Use the CR-3 Code Sheet to know what the codes mean.
Check the CR-3 Guide to understand the report better.
Look at the CR-3 Back Page for more details about the accident.

If there's something wrong in your report, tell the police department that made it. Give them your details and explain the mistake. They'll check your report and fix any errors. Remember, some things won't change if the officer decided them.

To get your crash report from the Santa Fe Police Department in Texas, go to their website or call (409) 925-2000. They'll tell you how to get your report. There might be a fee. You can also buy the report online by giving your name, email, and crash ID. We'll email it to you quickly.