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How to get a Missouri crash report
Copies come from Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Patrol Records Division. Request one at mshp.govqa.us. Cost: $6.00 per basic motor vehicle crash report (extra fees for certified copies, photos, reconstruction reports, CDs). Wait 10 days from the date of the crash investigation to request it; the Patrol notes a backlog, so a report may take much longer.
Checked against the official pages on October 2, 2026
The statewide copy
| Who has it | Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Patrol Records Division |
|---|---|
| Where to request it | mshp.govqa.us |
| Covers | Only crashes the Highway Patrol investigated. City and county agencies' reports come from those agencies. |
| Cost | $6.00 per basic motor vehicle crash report (extra fees for certified copies, photos, reconstruction reports, CDs) |
| Usually ready | Wait 10 days from the date of the crash investigation to request it; the Patrol notes a backlog, so a report may take much longer. |
| What you need | Records request form (online through the Patrol's Public Records Center or the downloadable form) for a Highway Patrol crash; the page does not list required data fields |
| By mail | Mail the completed form with a check or money order payable to "DPS - Missouri State Highway Patrol" (no cash) to the troop headquarters for the crash location, or to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Patrol Records Division, P.O. Box 568, Jefferson City, MO 65102, Attention: Traffic Crash Reports. Phone (573) 526-6113, ext. 1702. |
Reports taken by city police or a sheriff
Crashes investigated by city police or county sheriffs are requested from that agency's records unit; the Highway Patrol only releases reports for crashes it investigated.
The form
Officers in Missouri write crash reports on the Missouri Uniform Crash Report. Most boxes on it hold numeric codes for things like contributing factors, injuries and road conditions. The state publishes the key to those codes:
Your own report to the state
Yes, in some cases: you were in an accident less than one year ago that involved an uninsured motorist AND caused property damage of more than $500 or injury or death. (You may still file if damage was under $500 and an uninsured motorist was involved.). Deadline: 30 days after the accident (RSMo 303.040). Form Motor Vehicle Accident Report (Form 1140), filed with Missouri Department of Revenue, Driver License Bureau (P.O. Box 200, Jefferson City, MO 65105-0200). (RSMo 303.040)
City police and sheriff reports in Missouri
| Agency | Covers | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Missouri Police Department | Kansas City | $9 per report |
| St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department | St. Louis | Fees follow Missouri Sunshine Law Section 610.023 |
After you have the report
Missouri gives you five years to file a personal injury lawsuit (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)). Every Missouri deadline and fault rule.
Missouri is an at-fault state: the driver who caused the crash, through their liability insurance, pays for the injuries and damage.
5,006 people died in crashes in Missouri from 2020 to 2024 (NHTSA FARS). See the record for your county.
Check your deadline and a rough claim range
A filing date and a rough value range for Missouri. Both take under a minute.
Questions
How much does a Missouri crash report cost?
$6.00 per basic motor vehicle crash report (extra fees for certified copies, photos, reconstruction reports, CDs), from Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Patrol Records Division. Reports taken by a city police department or sheriff may be priced differently by that agency.
How long does it take to get a crash report in Missouri?
Wait 10 days from the date of the crash investigation to request it; the Patrol notes a backlog, so a report may take much longer. The officer has to finish and submit the report before it can be sold.
Do I have to file my own crash report in Missouri?
Yes, in some cases: you were in an accident less than one year ago that involved an uninsured motorist AND caused property damage of more than $500 or injury or death. (You may still file if damage was under $500 and an uninsured motorist was involved.). Deadline: 30 days after the accident (RSMo 303.040). Form Motor Vehicle Accident Report (Form 1140), filed with Missouri Department of Revenue, Driver License Bureau (P.O. Box 200, Jefferson City, MO 65105-0200).
Sources
- Statewide crash reports: apps.mshp.dps.mo.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/PRD/TrafficCrashReports/PRDCrashRep
MSHP: "Currently, the Missouri State Highway Patrol charges a $6.00 fee for each basic motor vehicle crash report." "To obtain a copy of a basic motor vehicle crash report, including certified copies, investigated by the Highway Patrol, wait 10 days from the date of the crash investigation then follow the link below to complete the records request form." "NOTE: The Patrol is currently experiencing a backlog of crash reports. Please submit your request after 10 days; however, you may not receive your report for an extended period of time." "Cash payments are not accepted and will be returned."
- Request portal: mshp.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/
- Local police and sheriff reports: www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/PRD/faqs.html
- Crash report codes: www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/PRD/documents/MUCR_Manual%2001
- Driver report duty (RSMo 303.040): dor.mo.gov/driver-license/insurance/accident-information.html
DOR: "You must report accidents that happen in Missouri to the Driver License Bureau if: The accident happened less than one year ago, The accident involved an uninsured motorist, AND The accident caused property damage costing more than $500, or someone was injured or killed." RSMo 303.040: "...in which any person is killed or injured or in which damage to property of any one person, including himself, in excess of five hundred dollars is sustained, and the owner or operator of every motor vehicle which is involved in an accident within this state if such owner or operator does not carry moto…
- When to call police (Missouri DOR accident guidance): dor.mo.gov/driver-license/insurance/accident-information.html
"YOU MUST STOP if you are involved in an accident. Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime. ... Help anyone who is hurt. Contact the police."
Read October 2, 2026. Laws and fees change; the linked page is the authority.