How to get an Austin police report after a crash
Buy Austin Police crash reports online through LexisNexis BuyCrash (the City's 'Purchase an APD online crash report' page links there). TxDOT also sells Texas crash reports online. TxDOT charges $6 for a regular copy and $8 certified.
Last checked November 9, 2026 · Official sources (14)
How to request an Austin police report
- Online: buycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com.
Who has an Austin crash report?
| Where the crash happened | Who has the report | Cost, wait or contact |
|---|---|---|
| Austin city streets | Austin police | buycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com. |
| Freeways and state highways | Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Crash Records Information System (CRIS) | $6 for a regular copy, $8 for a certified copy; card processing fees may apply. |
| Outside city limits | Travis County Sheriff | Call 512-854-9749 |
Can you file an Austin police report online?
Yes. Hit-and-run is on Austin's list of offenses accepted online, and APD prefers iReportAustin.com for non-emergency reports. You can also report by phone at 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000.
What is the Austin police non-emergency number?
3-1-1 (512-974-2000). Austin uses 3-1-1 for police non-emergency calls. Since November 1, 2026, 3-1-1 phone service runs 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., every day. iReportAustin.com takes non-emergency reports online.
Why the Austin report matters for a claim
Insurers usually ask for the Austin police report first. Get your copy early and check the names, plates and the officer's notes for mistakes.
Questions
How much does an Austin police report cost?
TxDOT charges $6 for a regular copy and $8 certified. Card fees may be added.
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- Austin Police, Traffic Enforcement presentation (April 2023), checked 2026-11-08. “Complete a TXDOT Crash Report (CR-3) when required”
- City of Austin, Purchase an APD online crash report, checked 2026-11-08. “Purchase online crash reports for the Austin Police Department jurisdiction with LexisNexis”
- Austin Police, checked 2026-11-08. “Walk-in reporting at the old APD Headquarters (715 E. 8th St.) has moved to 812 Springdale Rd.”
- TxDOT, Crash reports and records, checked 2026-11-08. “$6 for a regular copy.”
- TxDOT, Crash reports and records, checked 2026-11-08. “$8 for a certified copy”
- Texas DPS, Highway Patrol Overview, checked 2026-11-08. “responsible for general police traffic supervision, traffic, and criminal law enforcement on the rural highways of Texas”
- Texas Department of Transportation, checked 2026-11-09. “TxDOT collects crash reports from Texas law enforcement agencies for crashes occurring on public roadways and the state highway system.”
- Texas Department of Transportation, checked 2026-11-09. “Additional processing fees may be applied for credit card transactions. $6 for a regular copy. $8 for a certified copy”
- Travis County Sheriff, Vehicle Accident Report, checked 2026-11-08. “please call Central Records at 512-854-9749”
- City of Austin, File a police report, checked 2026-11-08. “Hit & Run”
- Austin Police, checked 2026-11-08. “For non-emergencies use www.iReportaustin.com (Preferred).”
- City of Austin, File a police report, checked 2026-11-08. “To report by phone, call Austin 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000”
- City of Austin, About Austin 3-1-1, checked 2026-11-09. “In 2001 the City of Austin began using 3-1-1 for police non-emergency calls.”
- City of Austin, Austin 3-1-1, checked 2026-11-09. “Starting November 1, 2026 - Phone service hours: Seven days a week, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.”