Who can get the report
New Mexico does not publish a statewide rule on who may get a crash report. Ask the agency that investigated whether it can release the report to you.
Where to request it
There is no single statewide place to buy a New Mexico crash report. The New Mexico Department of Transportation says reports come from the agency that investigated the crash:
- New Mexico State Police and Motor Transportation Police reports: the Department of Public Safety Law Enforcement Records Bureau.
- Albuquerque Police Department reports: the APD Records Division. Accident reports cannot be requested online; call 505-242-COPS.
- Other cities and counties: the police department or sheriff that responded.
What you need
Have the date, time and location of the crash ready, and the report number if you have one.
Fees and timing
Each agency sets its own fee. Guides report $1 for the first page plus $0.25 for each additional page at the State Police, and $7 per copy at the Albuquerque Police Department. No processing time is published.
If the report is not filed yet
Check that you are asking the agency that responded to the crash, and ask whether the officer has filed the report.