Personal injury cases (accident reports): how do you get them in North Carolina?
Resources in North Carolina to find Accident Reports
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1.
North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) Collision Reports
The NCSHP provides an online
database of crash reports for incidents they have investigated since May 16,
2013. Reports are typically available within 5 to 7 business days after the
incident. You can search for reports using:NC DPS+1vehicle-search.ncshp.org+1vehicle-search.ncshp.org
- Report number
- Driver’s name
- Driver’s license number
- Vehicle plate numberwhitleylawfirm.com+11vehicle-search.ncshp.org+11City of
Winston-Salem+11NC DPS+6City of
Winston-Salem+6City of Charlotte, NC+6
Please note that these are not
certified crash reports. For certified copies, you must request them from the
North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV).vehicle-search.ncshp.org+1NC DPS+1NCDOT+4NC DPS+4NCDOT+4
🔗 Access NCSHP Collision
Reports
2.
Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) eCrash System
For accidents occurring within
Winston-Salem, the WSPD offers the eCrash system, allowing you to search for
accident reports by:City of Winston-Salem
- Report number
- Date of crash
- Driver's name
- Street where the crash occurredCity of Charlotte,
NC+4City of Winston-Salem+4Connect NCDOT+4
This service is free and provides
immediate access to available reports.
🔗 Search WSPD Accident Reports
3.
North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) Crash Reports
The NCDMV maintains comprehensive
records of crash reports. While obtaining reports through the NCDMV may involve
a fee, they provide certified copies, which are often required for legal
proceedings. You can request reports:RaleighNC.gov+7NCDOT+7NCDOT+7NC DPSNCDOT+3NCDOT+3RaleighNC.gov+3
- Online via the NCDMV's PayIt portal
- By mail using the Crash Report Request (TR-67A) form
- In person at designated NCDMV officesConnect NCDOT+10NCDOT+10NCDOT+10City of
Winston-Salem+4NCDOT+4NCDOT+4
Be aware that online requests may
incur a $3 fee per transaction, plus a 1.85% card processing fee. Mail-in
requests do not require the $3 fee.NCDOT+1NCDOT+1NCDOT+1NCDOT+1
4.
Raleigh Police Department Crash Reports
If the accident occurred in Raleigh,
the Raleigh Police Department provides crash reports free of charge. You can
obtain them:
- Online through the Raleigh Police Department's website
- In person at the Police Records DivisionNC DPS+3RaleighNC.gov+3City of
Winston-Salem+3
This service ensures quick access to
necessary reports without any associated fees.
🔗 Obtain Raleigh Police
Crash Reports
5.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) Crash Reports
For accidents in the
Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, the CMPD provides crash reports to involved
parties, including drivers, passengers, and registered vehicle owners. Reports
can be requested:City of Charlotte, NC
- In person at CMPD headquarters or division offices
- Online via the LexisNexis portalCity of Charlotte,
NC
Requestors must certify their
eligibility under the Federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act.NCDOT+2City of Charlotte, NC+2NCDOT+2
Additional
Considerations
- Privacy Restrictions:
Access to certain personal information in crash reports may be restricted
under the Federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) and North
Carolina General Statutes. Ensure you have the necessary permissions or
qualifications to access unredacted reports.NCDOT+4NCDOT+4NCDOT+4
- Timeliness:
While some reports are available within a few days, others may take longer
to process. It's advisable to check the respective agency's processing
times.
- Certified vs. Uncertified Reports: Determine whether you need a certified copy for legal
purposes, as some agencies provide uncertified reports online for free,
while certified copies may require a formal request and fee.
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