Ohio crash reports
We do not yet publish Ohio crash records. Ohio crash reports are public and free online through the Ohio Department of Public Safety crash retrieval tool. Here is how to find yours and how long it takes.
How to get your Ohio crash report
Who can get the report
Anyone. Ohio crash reports are public.
Where to request it
Every electronic Ohio crash report (form OH-1) goes to the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), which offers them free through its online Crash Retrieval tool. The Columbus Police Department, for example, sends requesters to the ODPS tool rather than selling copies itself.
For photos and other records from a State Highway Patrol crash, use the Highway Patrol public records request. Central Records is at 614-466-3536 and oshpcrashreports@dps.ohio.gov.
Ohio crash report questions
Who can get an Ohio crash report?
Anyone. Ohio crash reports are public, and the state crash retrieval tool does not ask you to be a party.
How much does an Ohio crash report cost, and how soon is it ready?
Electronic copies from the state crash retrieval tool are free. Agencies say a report takes 5 days to 4 weeks to appear; the State Highway Patrol says wait 7 business days.
What if my Ohio report is not filed yet?
Wait and search again. For a State Highway Patrol crash, call Central Records at 614-466-3536 after 7 business days; otherwise ask the agency that responded.