Official process
4 Ways to Get Your Tennessee Crash Report — One Is Free
Tennessee crash reports are managed by the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). Reports are typically available online about seven business days after the crash.
Purchase online
Use the official Tennessee crash report portal. The online fee is $10 by credit card; prepaid cards are not accepted.
Request by mail
Mail the request and $4 payment by cashier’s check, money order, or personal/business check to: Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security, Financial Responsibility Division, PO Box 945, Nashville, TN 37202-0945.
Visit a THP District Office
Request a report in person at any THP District Office. Confirm current office hours and accepted payment methods before visiting.
- Free — $0
Ask us to search — we charge nothing
The state charges $10 online or $4 by mail. We charge $0. Provide the crash details in the request below and Dennis Injury Law searches the available official sources for you. If we obtain the report you are eligible to receive, we send it at no charge. If we cannot obtain it, there is still no charge. No credit card is ever requested. Availability is not guaranteed.
What you need for an online request
Gather the last name, accident date, reporting agency, and driver’s license number. You also need one of the following: VIN, license plate, or case/tracking number.
Official source: Review TN.gov’s Crash Report Requests page.
What To Do Next
Review the report for the correct drivers, vehicles, date, location, and investigating agency. Keep the official copy with your insurance and medical records.
If you were hurt or have questions about the next insurance step, you may voluntarily request a free case review below.