South Dakota crash reports
We do not yet publish South Dakota crash records. South Dakota crash reports are open records, sold online for $10 ($4 plus a $6 convenience fee) or by mail for $4. Here is how.
How to get your South Dakota crash report
Who can get the report
Anyone. South Dakota crash reports are covered by the state open records law and are kept for 15 years. A report is removed from the system if someone involved has invoked Marsy's Law.
Where to request it
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety sells crash reports online through its purchase site, run by Prime Public Safety, and you receive the report right away. You can also mail the request form with the fee.
South Dakota crash report questions
Who can get a South Dakota crash report?
Anyone. South Dakota crash reports are open records, though a report is removed if someone involved invokes Marsy's Law.
How much does a South Dakota crash report cost, and how soon is it ready?
Online it costs $10, a $4 fee plus a $6 convenience fee; by mail it is $4. Wait at least 10 days after the crash; the state suggests 20.
What if my South Dakota report is not filed yet?
Wait until 20 days after the crash and search again. If it is still missing, ask the agency that investigated the crash.