District of Columbia crash reports
We do not yet publish District of Columbia crash records. In Washington, DC, crash reports come from the Metropolitan Police Department, the agency that responds to most crashes in the District. Here is what to have ready when you ask.
How to get your District of Columbia crash report
Who can get the report
We have not yet confirmed the District's rules on who may get a crash report. The Metropolitan Police Department can tell you whether you can receive a copy.
Where to request it
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) responds to most crashes in the District of Columbia, and keeps the reports. For a crash on federal parkland or property, the federal agency that responded keeps the report.
District of Columbia crash report questions
Who can get a District of Columbia crash report?
Ask the Metropolitan Police Department. We have not yet confirmed the District's rules on who may get a report.
How much does a District of Columbia crash report cost, and how soon is it ready?
We have not yet confirmed the fee or the wait. Ask the Metropolitan Police Department when you request the report.
What if my District of Columbia report is not filed yet?
Ask the Metropolitan Police Department whether the officer has filed the report and when it can be released.