Georgia crash reports
We do not yet publish Georgia crash records. Georgia crash reports are kept by GDOT and sold through BuyCrash or by mail for $5. Here is who can get one, what you need and how long it takes.
How to get your Georgia crash report
Who can get the report
To get a Georgia crash report you sign a statement of need under Georgia Code 50-18-72(a)(5). It covers drivers, vehicle owners, injured people and witnesses, insurers, attorneys, prosecutors and law enforcement, and the news media.
Where to request it
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) keeps crash reports in GEARS, the Georgia Electronic Accident Reporting System, which LexisNexis builds and runs. You can:
- Buy the report online through LexisNexis BuyCrash.
- Mail the GDOT Individual Accident Report Request form with payment.
Crashes on the interstates inside Atlanta are usually handled by the Georgia State Patrol. City crashes in Atlanta are handled by the Atlanta Police Department.
Georgia crash report questions
Who can get a Georgia crash report?
Anyone who signs a statement of need under Georgia Code 50-18-72(a)(5): drivers, owners, injured people and witnesses, insurers, attorneys, prosecutors and law enforcement, and the news media.
How much does a Georgia crash report cost, and how soon is it ready?
A report by mail from GDOT costs $5, plus $2 for a certified copy, and takes at least 2 weeks. BuyCrash is faster; some guides report 3 to 5 business days.
What if my Georgia report is not filed yet?
Wait a few business days and search BuyCrash again. If it is still missing, ask the agency that responded to the crash whether the report has been filed.