Maryland crash reports
We do not yet publish Maryland crash records. Maryland State Police reports are requested from Central Records with a $4 search fee, and Baltimore City reports are sold online through BuyCrash. Here is how.
How to get your Maryland crash report
Who can get the report
The Baltimore Police Department says members of the public may obtain accident reports online. Maryland State Police reports are requested from the Central Records Division with Form 30-12.
Where to request it
- Maryland State Police: fill in Form 30-12, Accident Request, and send it to the Central Records Division. You can email it to msp.crd@maryland.gov and mail the fee, or submit it at a barrack, by mail or in person.
- Baltimore Police Department: reports for crashes since January 1, 2011 are available only online, through LexisNexis BuyCrash.
- Other county and city police departments keep their own reports.
Maryland crash report questions
Who can get a Maryland crash report?
Baltimore Police say members of the public may obtain accident reports online. Maryland State Police reports are requested from Central Records with Form 30-12.
How much does a Maryland crash report cost, and how soon is it ready?
The State Police charge a $4 non-refundable search fee; wait at least 10 days after the crash. Baltimore reports are on BuyCrash within 30 days; the city page does not list the fee.
What if my Maryland report is not filed yet?
Wait the 10 days (State Police) or 30 days (Baltimore), then ask the agency that responded to the crash whether the report has been filed.