How to get a Houston police report after a crash
Buy it online through LexisNexis BuyCrash. Or send a $6 check or money order, the H.B. 2633 form and a stamped return envelope to HPD Records Division, 1200 Travis, Houston, TX 77002. Or go in person to 1200 Travis St., 1st floor. Bring at least two of: the crash date, the location, or a driver's name. $6 for a regular copy, $8 certified. HPD's website says 5 to 8 days.
Last checked November 9, 2026 · Official sources (18)
How to request a Houston police report
- Online: buycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com.
- In person: Edward A. Thomas Building, 1200 Travis St., 1st floor, Houston, TX 77002. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Records phone: 713-308-8500, option 3.
Who has a Houston crash report?
| Where the crash happened | Who has the report | Cost, wait or contact |
|---|---|---|
| Houston city streets | Houston police | Call 713-308-8500, option 3. |
| 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. |
Can you file a Houston police report online?
Yes, for a minor hit-and-run only: no injuries, the car did not need a tow, and damage under $1,000. File through HPD's online reporting page. Anything else, call 713-884-3131.
What is the Houston police non-emergency number?
713-884-3131. For police help that is not an emergency, at locations inside Houston city limits.
Why the Houston report matters for a claim
Insurers usually ask for the Houston police report first. Get your copy early and check the names, plates and the officer's notes for mistakes.
Questions
How much does a Houston police report cost?
$6 for a regular copy, $8 certified.
How long does a Houston police report take?
HPD's website says 5 to 8 days. Its mail form says to wait at least 10 days after the crash before mailing a request.
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- Houston Police, Public Information Requests, checked 2026-11-08. “Crash Reports can be purchased online from the Texas Department of Transportation at https://buycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com”
- Houston Police, Public Information Requests, checked 2026-11-08. “Full copies can only be purchased in person or via mail with the accompanying H.B. 2633 form”
- Houston Police, Public Information Requests, checked 2026-11-08. “You must provide at least two of the following in order to obtain an accident report”
- Houston Police, Public Information Requests, checked 2026-11-08. “Send a check / money order for $6.00 (made payable to the City of Houston)”
- Houston Police, Crash Report Request Form, checked 2026-11-08. “($6.00 for Non-Certified Crash Report) or ($8.00 for Certified Crash Report)”
- 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”
- Houston Police, Public Information Requests, checked 2026-11-08. “Accident reports require 5 to 8 days processing time before they are available to the public.”
- Houston Police, Crash Report Request Form, checked 2026-11-08. “should not be submitted until at least 10 days after the crash date to allow time for receipt of the report”
- Houston Police, Public Information Requests, checked 2026-11-08. “In person at the Edward A. Thomas Building at 1200 Travis St. Houston, Texas 77002 on the 1st floor.”
- Houston Police, Public Information Requests, checked 2026-11-09. “The Records Division is open Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.”
- Houston Police, Public Information Requests, checked 2026-11-08. “Accident reports are handled by the Records Division, 713.308.8500 - Option 3.”
- 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”
- Houston Police, Online Reporting, checked 2026-11-09. “Online reporting is limited to minor hit-and-run collisions. The online reporting requirements include: No injuries The vehicle did not need to be towed The damage is under $1,000.”
- Houston Police, Phone Directory, checked 2026-11-08. “Non-emergency Calls for Police Service -- (713) 884-3131”
- Houston Police, Report Crime, checked 2026-11-09. “Dial (713) 884-3131 to request non-emergency police service for locations within the city limits of Houston.”