Who can get the report
Alabama has not published a public list of who may get a crash report. Alabama Code 32-10-7 governs release, and the Birmingham Police Department cites it as the rule for who may buy a report. Ask ALEA, or the agency that took the report, whether you qualify.
Where to request it
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) sells crash reports online. On the ALEA website, follow the Crash Reports link to the ALEA portal, which is run by Alabama Interactive, the state's online services provider.
City police departments also keep their own reports. In Birmingham, ask the Birmingham Police Department Records Division.
What you need
Have the date and place of the crash and the name of a person involved ready. If you have the report number, use it; it is the quickest way to find the right report.
Fees and timing
The ALEA portal charges $17 per report: a $15 statutory fee plus a $2 processing fee. Reports usually appear within about 5 days of the crash. Some guides report a wait of up to 10 business days.
If the report is not filed yet
A report appears only after the officer files it. If you cannot find yours, wait a few more days and search again. If it is still missing, call the agency that responded to the crash and ask whether the report has been filed.