Palo Alto Police Department

How to request a crash report from Palo Alto Police Department

Police department in California. Crashes from CHP CCRS. Names, plates and license numbers are never included.

Get the official collision report (CHP 555)

California collision reports are released by the agency that took the report, to parties of proper interest.

Find the agency on the record. For a California Highway Patrol (CHP) report, ask the CHP Area office that took it; any CHP Area office can release it.
For a CHP report, fill in the CHP 190 request form and send it in person or by mail to the Area office with the fee. For a report by a city police department or sheriff, ask that agency's records unit; many sell through LexisNexis BuyCrash.
Say which crash you mean: the date and the place.
Reports for fatal or criminal cases take longer, so ask the office before you travel.

Fee: at cost (CHP: $10 per 25 pages)
Wait: about 7 to 10 business days
Who can ask: Parties of proper interest under Vehicle Code 20012: drivers, passengers, injured persons, vehicle and property owners, and their attorneys and insurers. There is no public copy.

We publish the state's public crash data. The full officer's report is sold by the state or the agency; we do not hold or sell it.

Crashes, last 30 days: 2
Crashes, last 24 months: 316

Cities served

The cities where Palo Alto Police Department reported the most crashes.

Crashes reported by Palo Alto Police Department

316 crashes listed, newest first.

Jul 5, 2026 at 12:52 PMInjury crash1 injured
1700 Block Arastradero Rd at Caballo Ln
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2022 Honda Grom
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Jul 5, 2026 at 11:08 AMProperty damage only
1313 Newell Rd at Hopkins Av
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2019 Chevrolet Bolt
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Jul 5, 2026 at 6:43 AMInjury crash1 injured
Fremont Ave at Siesta Drive
Los Altos, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2026 Honda Civ
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Jul 2, 2026 at 7:06 PMProperty damage only
475 Cambridge Avenue at EL Camino Real
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2026 Tesla
- 2018 Toyota Camry
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Jul 2, 2026 at 7:00 PMProperty damage only
475 Cambridge Avenue at EL Camino Real
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2026 Tesla
- 2018 Toyota Camry
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Jul 2, 2026 at 12:06 PMInjury crash1 injured
Foothill Expwy at Page Mill Rd
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2018 Peterbilt 348
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Jul 2, 2026 at 7:59 AMInjury crash1 injured
Clark Way at Sand Hill Rd (W)
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2014 Honda Accord
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Jun 30, 2026 at 6:13 AMProperty damage only
Foothill Expr at Miramonte Ave
Los Altos, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
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Jun 28, 2026 at 11:35 AMProperty damage only
Embarcadero Rd at W Bayshore Rd
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2023 Tesla Model Y
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Jun 25, 2026 at 2:58 PMProperty damage only
Florence St at University Ave
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2015 Toyota Corolla
- 2004 Acura Mdx
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Jun 24, 2026 at 2:07 PMProperty damage only
Park Blvd at Grant Ave
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2014 BMW 428I
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Jun 21, 2026 at 12:50 PMProperty damage only
Lytton Ave at Ramona St
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2026 Tesla Model S
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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Jun 19, 2026 at 2:39 PMInjury crash2 injured
EL Camino Real at Portage Ave
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2012 Ford Transit
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Jun 19, 2026 at 5:09 AMProperty damage only
3255 EL Camino Real at Portage Ave
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2019 Ford F-350
- 2026 Volvo XC40
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Jun 18, 2026 at 2:38 PMProperty damage only
Middlefield Rd at University Ave
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2011 Toyota Prius
- 2017 Ford F-550
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Jun 18, 2026 at 10:03 AMProperty damage only
Alma St at Colorado Ave
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2025 Toyota Camry
- 2004 Acura Mdx
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Jun 14, 2026 at 12:50 PMProperty damage only
Stanford Ave at EL Camino Real
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2025 Jeep Compass
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
- 2025 Lexus NX300
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Jun 13, 2026 at 1:59 PMProperty damage only
Alma St at Kingsley Ave
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2025 Toyota Camry
- 2025 BMW M50
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Jun 13, 2026 at 1:30 AMProperty damage only
160 First St Los Altos CA 94022 at W Edith Ave
Los Altos, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
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Jun 12, 2026 at 1:22 PMInjury crash2 injured
EL Camino Real at Page Mill Rd
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2023 Tesla Model 3
- 2011 Toyota Avalon
- 2019 Acura Rdx
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Jun 12, 2026 at 11:10 AMProperty damage only
EL Camino Real at Lambert Ave
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2000 Dodge Dakota
- 2004 GMC Sierra
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Jun 11, 2026 at 5:27 PMInjury crash1 injured
Almond Ave at 550 Almond Ave
Los Altos, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2017 BMW 430
- 2023 Tesla Ty
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Jun 10, 2026 at 9:40 PMProperty damage only
James Rd at Wilkie Way
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2020 Lexus NX300
- 2016 Honda Cr-V
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Jun 5, 2026 at 10:15 AMProperty damage only
Hamilton Ave at Emerson St
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- Ford Transit
- 2023 Ford Lightning
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Jun 5, 2026 at 9:20 AMProperty damage only
W Bayshore Rd at Channing Ave
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2020 Nissan Murano
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Jun 2, 2026 at 3:55 PMInjury crash1 injured
Del Monte Ave at Mercedes Ave
Los Altos, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- Public Cruiser
- 2006 Honda Civ
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May 29, 2026 at 12:31 PMInjury crash1 injured
EL Camino Real at Vista Ave
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2023 Kia Niro
- 2006 Toyota Camry
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May 28, 2026 at 10:43 AMInjury crash1 injured
East Charleston Road at San Antonio Rd
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2022 Hyundai Tucson
- 2017 Acura Rdx
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May 24, 2026 at 1:15 PMInjury crash1 injured
EL Camino Real at Encina Ave
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2025 Toyota Corolla
- 2017 Nissan Versa
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May 23, 2026 at 2:00 AMProperty damage only
988 N San Antonio Rd at Loucks Ave
Los Altos, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- True
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May 22, 2026 at 5:49 PMProperty damage only
Foothill Expy at Springer Rd
Los Altos, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2015 Nissan Alt
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May 19, 2026 at 8:18 PMProperty damage only
Cooley Av at Clarke Av
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 1990 Ford
- 2007 Audi
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May 18, 2026 at 12:10 PMProperty damage only
Clark Way at Mosher Way
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
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May 18, 2026 at 9:18 AMProperty damage only
W Bayshore Rd at Loma Verde Ave
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- 2024 Tesla Model Y
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May 3, 2026 at 12:22 AMProperty damage only
Purdue Av at Georgetown Ct
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2019 Chevrolet
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Apr 30, 2026 at 7:29 PMProperty damage only
Hopkins Ave at Newell Rd
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2024 BMW M240I
- 2020 Honda Civic
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Apr 30, 2026 at 5:00 PMProperty damage only
Foothill Expr at S San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2021 Toyota Rav
- 2012 Toyota Pri
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Apr 30, 2026 at 11:00 AMProperty damage only
.2400 Ash St at S/C of California Ave
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2026 Lincoln
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Apr 28, 2026 at 1:25 PMInjury crash1 injured
Stanford Ave at Bowdoin St
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
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Apr 28, 2026 at 6:37 AMInjury crash1 injured
.600 Coleridge Ave at W/C of Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2015 Nissan Altima
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Apr 24, 2026 at 1:21 PMInjury crash1 injured
Foothill Expwy at Hillview Ave
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2014 Toyota Prius
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Apr 22, 2026 at 6:40 AMInjury crash1 injured
East Charleston Road at Fabian Way
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2026 Freeskyeurostar E-Bike
- 2024 Mazda Cx-5
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Apr 21, 2026 at 5:20 PMProperty damage only
Embarcadero Rd at Cowper St
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2025 Dodge Ram 1500
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Apr 20, 2026 at 10:15 AMProperty damage only
N San Antonio Rd at W. Edith Ave
Los Altos, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2020 Chevrolet Slv
- 2015 Freightliner Tk
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Apr 20, 2026 at 8:40 AMProperty damage only
.800 Alma Street at S/C/E of Homer Ave
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2023 Mazda Cx-5
- 2019 Ford Explorer
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Apr 15, 2026 at 5:40 PMInjury crash1 injured
Alma St at Oregon Expwy Nboff/R (W)
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2026 Honda Accord
- 2006 Toyota Prius
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Apr 15, 2026 at 4:02 PMInjury crash1 injured
Oregon Expwy at Cowper St
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe
- 2022 Chevrolet Colorado
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Apr 15, 2026 at 12:45 PMInjury crash2 injured
.3800 Alma Street at S/C/E of Charleston Road
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2008 Audi A3
- 2025 Tesla Model 3
- 2010 Mercury Milan
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Apr 8, 2026 at 9:08 AMProperty damage only
James Rd at EL Camino Way
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- 2019 Honda Clarity
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Apr 4, 2026 at 10:02 AMInjury crash2 injured
Miramonte Ave at Foothill Expy
Los Altos, Santa Clara County. Palo Alto Police.
- Bian Eros
- 2006 Mondonico Jack Engelbr
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Cities served

Crashes reported by Palo Alto Police Department

1700 Block Arastradero Rd at Caballo Ln

1313 Newell Rd at Hopkins Av

Fremont Ave at Siesta Drive

475 Cambridge Avenue at EL Camino Real

475 Cambridge Avenue at EL Camino Real

Foothill Expwy at Page Mill Rd

Clark Way at Sand Hill Rd (W)

Foothill Expr at Miramonte Ave

Embarcadero Rd at W Bayshore Rd

Florence St at University Ave

Park Blvd at Grant Ave

Lytton Ave at Ramona St

EL Camino Real at Portage Ave

3255 EL Camino Real at Portage Ave

Middlefield Rd at University Ave

Alma St at Colorado Ave

Stanford Ave at EL Camino Real

Alma St at Kingsley Ave

160 First St Los Altos CA 94022 at W Edith Ave

EL Camino Real at Page Mill Rd

EL Camino Real at Lambert Ave

Almond Ave at 550 Almond Ave

James Rd at Wilkie Way

Hamilton Ave at Emerson St

W Bayshore Rd at Channing Ave

Del Monte Ave at Mercedes Ave

EL Camino Real at Vista Ave

East Charleston Road at San Antonio Rd

EL Camino Real at Encina Ave

988 N San Antonio Rd at Loucks Ave

Foothill Expy at Springer Rd

Cooley Av at Clarke Av

Clark Way at Mosher Way

W Bayshore Rd at Loma Verde Ave

Purdue Av at Georgetown Ct

Hopkins Ave at Newell Rd

Foothill Expr at S San Antonio Rd

.2400 Ash St at S/C of California Ave

Stanford Ave at Bowdoin St

.600 Coleridge Ave at W/C of Middlefield Rd

Foothill Expwy at Hillview Ave

East Charleston Road at Fabian Way

Embarcadero Rd at Cowper St

N San Antonio Rd at W. Edith Ave

.800 Alma Street at S/C/E of Homer Ave

Alma St at Oregon Expwy Nboff/R (W)

Oregon Expwy at Cowper St

.3800 Alma Street at S/C/E of Charleston Road

James Rd at EL Camino Way

Miramonte Ave at Foothill Expy

How to get your California crash report