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How to get a crash report from the Fresno Police Department

The Fresno Police Department sells crash reports through BuyCrash (LexisNexis) at buycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com. Cost: $12.00 convenience fee online; no charge at the Records Lobby. Online about 48 hours after the incident (per the FPD FAQ); the Records page does not give a wait.

From the Fresno Police Department's own pages, checked October 2, 2026

Requesting the report

Coverscollisions inside Fresno city limits worked by FPD
Request onlinebuycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com
Cost$12.00 convenience fee online; no charge at the Records Lobby
Usually readyOnline about 48 hours after the incident (per the FPD FAQ); the Records page does not give a wait
What you needDate of the collision and any two of: street name, case number, involved party last name, registered owner last name. Only released to involved parties, guardians, legal representation, insurers and the investigating department (Vehicle Code 20012). In person, bring current valid identification.
In personPolice Records, 2323 Mariposa Street, Lobby, Fresno, CA 93721. Business hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. FPD warns of long wait times.
By mailFPD FAQ: a written request listing your name, case number, date and time occurred, type of incident and the need for the information (the FAQ does not give the mailing address in the text checked).
Phone(559) 621-2534

Need a different police report (theft, incident)? Other police reports can be requested through the Public Records Request Portal (https://fresnoca.govqa.us/) or at the Records Lobby; FAQ says no charge unless a report is over 10 pages (.20 cents per page)..

Fatal crashes in Fresno

343 people died in 319 crashes in Fresno from 2020 through 2024 (NHTSA FARS), more of them on SR-99 than on any other road. In 2024, 61 were killed, 23% fewer than in 2020.

Map, roads and hours for Fresno

After you have the report

  1. Get the crash report

    Statewide copies come from California Highway Patrol (CHP), through its Online Crash Report System (Crash Portal) or any CHP Area office, cost CHP 190 by mail or in person: $10.00 for 1-25 pages, $20.00 for 26-50 pages, $30.00 for 51-75 pages, $40.00 for 76-100 pages, with no extra charge for handling or mailing. The online portal fee is not stated on the CHP web pages. and are usually ready typically within eight (8) business days from the date of the crash.

    How to get a California crash report

  2. Know your deadline

    California gives you two years to file a personal injury lawsuit (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1). If a city, county or state vehicle was involved: A written claim for death, injury to person or injury to personal property must be presented to the public entity within six months after the cause of action accrues (one year for other claims).

    Work out your date

  3. Who pays

    California is an at-fault state: the driver who caused the crash, through their liability insurance, pays for the injuries and damage.

    California car accident laws

  4. If you were partly at fault

    If you were partly at fault, your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault, and you can still recover even if you were mostly (even 99%) at fault.

    The rule and its statute

  5. The other driver’s minimum coverage

    The legal minimum liability coverage in California is $30,000 per injured person, $60,000 per crash and $15,000 for property (30/60/15).

    Every state’s minimums

Check your deadline and a rough claim range

A filing date and a rough value range for California. Both take under a minute.

Check my deadline Estimate my claim

Questions

How much is a crash report from the Fresno Police Department?

$12.00 convenience fee online; no charge at the Records Lobby.

How long does it take to get a Fresno crash report?

Online about 48 hours after the incident (per the FPD FAQ); the Records page does not give a wait.

Can I get my Fresno crash report online?

Yes, at buycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com. You need: Date of the collision and any two of: street name, case number, involved party last name, registered owner last name. Only released to involved parties, guardians, legal representation, insurers and the investigating department (Vehicle Code 20012). In person, bring current valid identification.

Sources

  1. Fresno Police Department crash reports: www.fresno.gov/police/records-and-reports/
    FPD Records and Reports: "Fresno Police Department Collision Reports are available online for a $12.00 convenience fee. Collision reports can obtained for no charge at the Fresno Police Department Records Lobby. When appearing in person at the Records Lobby, please be prepared for long wait times." "You will need the Date of your collision and any two (2) of the following fields: Street name; Case Number; Involved Party Last Name; Registered Owner Last Name". "2323 Mariposa Street, Lobby Fresno, CA 93721 Records (559) 621-2534 - Business Hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm." FPD FAQ: "F…
  2. Request portal: buycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com/ui/report/search?state=CA&jurisdiction=Fresno%20Poli
  3. Other police reports: www.fresno.gov/police/records-and-reports/

Read October 2, 2026. Laws and fees change; the linked page is the authority.