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How to get a crash report from the San Antonio Police Department
The San Antonio Police Department sells crash reports at cris.dot.state.tx.us. Cost: $6 per accident report (SAPD fee table). Up to 14 days to appear in the TxDOT system.
From the San Antonio Police Department's own pages, checked October 2, 2026
Requesting the report
| Covers | crashes inside San Antonio city limits worked by SAPD |
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| Request online | cris.dot.state.tx.us |
| Cost | $6 per accident report (SAPD fee table) |
| Usually ready | Up to 14 days to appear in the TxDOT system |
| What you need | For an SAPD records request: the SAPD case number if known; otherwise two or more of date of incident, location of incident, names of persons involved (include dates of birth for common names), basic description of incident. An account is required on the online portal. |
| In person | SAPD Records Office / Headquarters, 315 S. Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX 78207. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bring the completed Police Crash Reports form (HQ accepts cash, credit cards, money orders and checks). |
| By mail | Mail the Police Crash Reports request form to San Antonio Police Department Records Office, 315 S. Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX 78207 (check or money order via US Postal Service only). |
Crash reports are also sold statewide through TxDOT CRIS at https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/app/home ($6 regular / $8 certified per https://www.txdot.gov/data-maps/crash-reports-records.html).
Need a different police report (theft, incident)? Incident and offense reports are $0.10 per page for the first 50 pages on-site; non-crash single-report requests under 50 pages are normally free in PDF. Request via the City Open Government Portal, by mail, or in person..
Fatal crashes in San Antonio
917 people died in 868 crashes in San Antonio from 2020 through 2024 (NHTSA FARS), more of them on I-410 than on any other road. In 2024, 179 were killed, 14% more than in 2020.
After you have the report
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Get the crash report
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Know your deadline
Texas gives you two years to file a personal injury lawsuit (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003(a)). If a city, county or state vehicle was involved: A governmental unit is entitled to notice of a claim not later than six months after the incident; city charters may set a shorter period. Notice is not required if the unit has actual notice of the death, injury or property damage.
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Who pays
Texas is an at-fault state: the driver who caused the crash, through their liability insurance, pays for the injuries and damage.
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If you were partly at fault
You can recover if you are 50% or less responsible, with your damages reduced by your percentage; if you are more than 50% responsible you recover nothing.
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The other driver’s minimum coverage
The legal minimum liability coverage in Texas is $30,000 per injured person, $60,000 per crash and $25,000 for property (30/60/25).
Check your deadline and a rough claim range
A filing date and a rough value range for Texas. Both take under a minute.
Questions
How much is a crash report from the San Antonio Police Department?
$6 per accident report (SAPD fee table).
How long does it take to get a San Antonio crash report?
Up to 14 days to appear in the TxDOT system.
Can I get my San Antonio crash report online?
Yes, at cris.dot.state.tx.us. You need: For an SAPD records request: the SAPD case number if known; otherwise two or more of date of incident, location of incident, names of persons involved (include dates of birth for common names), basic description of incident. An account is required on the online portal.
Sources
- San Antonio Police Department crash reports: www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/SAPD/Transparency-Open-Data/Open-Records-Reques
SAPD Open Records page: "You may submit police records requests through San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), including crash reports." "Crash/vehicle accident reports (also available through TxDOT Crash Report Online Purchase System)". "Certified (with the State of Texas seal) and uncertified copies are available." "NOTE: Reports can take up to 14 days to appear in the system." Fee table: "Accident Reports | $6". "To make your request more efficient, please provide the SAPD case number if known. Otherwise, provide two or more of the following: Date of incident; Location of incident; Name of p…
- Request portal: cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/app/home (TxDOT Crash Report Online Purchas
- Other police reports: www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/SAPD/Transparency-Open-Data/Open-Records-Reques
Read October 2, 2026. Laws and fees change; the linked page is the authority.