How to get a Scottsdale police report after a crash

Buy the collision report online through CARFAX CRASHDOCS with an involved person's last name, the crash date and the DR number. Or request it from Police Records at the Lou Witzeman Public Safety Building, 8401 E. Indian School Road. The city page does not list the online price. Scottsdale publishes no wait time.

Last checked November 9, 2026 · Official sources (18)

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How to request a Scottsdale police report

  1. In person: 8401 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Records counter: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  2. Records phone: 480-312-1999.

Who has a Scottsdale crash report?

Where the crash happenedWho has the reportCost, wait or contact
Scottsdale city streetsScottsdale policeCall 480-312-1999.
Freeways and state highwaysArizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), Department Records Unit, for crashes worked by state troopers on interstates and state highways$9 for electronic delivery by email or the portal; paper copies $9 for the first nine pages. Troopers turn in reports within 14 days. Wait at least 14 days before checking.

Can you file a Scottsdale police report online?

Not for crashes. Scottsdale's online form takes theft, identity theft, shoplifting, damaged items and lost items. For anything else call (480) 312-5000.

What is the Scottsdale police non-emergency number?

480-312-5000. For police matters that are not emergencies, including crimes the online form does not cover.

Why the Scottsdale report matters for a claim

Insurers usually ask for the Scottsdale police report first. Get your copy early and check the names, plates and the officer's notes for mistakes.

Questions

How much does a Scottsdale police report cost?

The city page does not list the online price. Direct requests follow the city fee schedule; crime victims get one free copy.

How long does a Scottsdale police report take?

Scottsdale publishes no wait time. Requests go in order, with victims first.

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Sources (18)

  1. Scottsdale Police, Records Request, checked 2026-11-08. “The Scottsdale Police Department has partnered with CARFAX CRASHDOCS.org to provide our collision reports online for convenience and secure access.”
  2. Scottsdale Police, Records Request, checked 2026-11-08. “You will need the last name of an involved party, date of collision, the departmental report number (DR#) and a valid credit card”
  3. City of Scottsdale, Public Records Fee Schedule, checked 2026-11-08. “Requests of less than 25 black/white pages (letter/legal only)2 No charge”
  4. Scottsdale Police, Records Request, checked 2026-11-08. “Requests from other parties are subject to the current fee schedule.”
  5. Scottsdale Police, Records Request, checked 2026-11-08. “making us unable to estimate the fulfillment timeline”
  6. Scottsdale Police, Records Request, checked 2026-11-08. “In Person: Police/Fire headquarters (Lou Witzeman Public Safety Building)”
  7. Scottsdale Police, Records Request, checked 2026-11-08. “Phone: 480-312-1999 - Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.”
  8. Scottsdale Police, Records Request, checked 2026-11-08. “Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.”
  9. Arizona DPS, Request Records, checked 2026-11-08. “maintains records for collisions (accidents) that were investigated by DPS Troopers occurring on an Interstate or State Highway”
  10. Arizona Department of Public Safety, checked 2026-11-09. “If the report you are requesting was the result of a collision that occurred on a town, city or county road, contact the law enforcement agency in that jurisdiction.”
  11. Arizona Department of Public Safety, checked 2026-11-09. “Fees & Payment Electronic Delivery via Email or Public Services Portal $9.00 (5 MB Limit) Paper Copies $9.00 for the first nine (9) pages; $0.10 for each additional page”
  12. Arizona Department of Public Safety, checked 2026-11-09. “The Department Records Unit receives completed reports from DPS Troopers within 14 days of the incident. Please wait at least 14 days to check on report availability”
  13. Scottsdale Police, Records Request, checked 2026-11-08. “one copy of the police report and on-body camera recording is available free of charge pursuant to ARS § 39-127”
  14. Scottsdale Police, Records Request, checked 2026-11-08. “priority given to requests from victims and government entities”
  15. City of Scottsdale, eServices Crime Report, checked 2026-11-09. “What type of incident are you reporting? Theft Identity Theft Shoplifting Damaged Item Lost Item Other”
  16. City of Scottsdale, eServices Crime Report, checked 2026-11-09. “It may be 72 hours before you receive a case number. Reports are reviewed Monday through Thursday during normal business hours (excluding holidays).”
  17. City of Scottsdale, Electric Bikes, Scooters, checked 2026-11-08. “please call the police non-emergency line at 480-312-5000”
  18. City of Scottsdale, eServices Crime Report, checked 2026-11-09. “To report all other crimes, call (480) 312-5000.”

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