How to get a Rockwall police report after a crash
Fill out a Request for Crash Report and bring or mail it with payment to the Rockwall Police Records Division, 205 W. Rusk Street. People involved in the crash can also buy it online through LexisNexis BuyCrash. $6 standard copy, $8 certified. Paying by card adds $2. Checks go to the City of Rockwall. The police FAQ says crash reports go to the state within 10 days of the crash. A records request gets a first response within 10 business days.
Last checked November 11, 2026 · Official sources (19)
How to request a Rockwall crash report
- Online: buycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com.
- In person: Rockwall Police Department, Records Division, 205 W. Rusk Street, Rockwall, TX 75087. Usually Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The records page lists 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for dropping off a records request, so call first.
- Records phone: (972) 771-7725.
What to know about a crash in Rockwall
- Rockwall Police investigate a crash if someone involved asks, the road is blocked, or someone is hurt or killed.
- If no one is hurt, drivers usually report the crash to the state themselves. Pick up the form at the police department.
- Officers write a crash report when damage looks like $1,000 or more, or someone is hurt or killed.
- List the incident type, names, dates, times and places, or the request may be delayed.
Can you file a police report online in Rockwall?
Only for some minor incidents, such as a theft under $5,000 with no known suspect. If you know who did it, call (972) 771-7724.
Rockwall police non-emergency number
(972) 771-7717. Rockwall Police list (972) 771-7717 or (972) 771-7721 for non-emergencies. The department is staffed 24 hours a day.
Statewide copies from Texas Department of Transportation
TxDOT collects crash reports from all Texas law enforcement agencies and sells officer reports (CR-3) through its Crash Report Online Purchase System. $6 for a regular copy, $8 for a certified copy. Card processing fees may be added.
Why your Rockwall crash report matters
The insurer usually asks for the police report before anything else. When your copy arrives, check the names, plates, insurance details and the officer's notes on how the crash happened. A mistake is easier to fix early than after the claim is decided.
Questions
How much is a Rockwall police report?
$6 standard copy, $8 certified. Paying by card adds $2. Checks go to the City of Rockwall.
How long does a Rockwall police report take?
The police FAQ says crash reports go to the state within 10 days of the crash. A records request gets a first response within 10 business days.
Can I report a crash online in Rockwall?
Only for some minor incidents, such as a theft under $5,000 with no known suspect. If you know who did it, call (972) 771-7724.
Waiting on your Rockwall crash report?
If anyone was hurt, a law firm can pull the report and review your claim for free.
See if I’m owed moneySources (19)
- Rockwall Police Department, Records Division, checked 2026-11-10. “To obtain a crash report in person or by mail, complete a Request for Crash Report and return the form to the police department, along with payment to the Rockwall Police Department Records Division, 205 W. Rusk Street, Rockwall, Texas 75087.”
- City of Rockwall, Online Services, checked 2026-11-10. “Involved parties and commercial account holders can purchase crashreports quickly and easily with LexisNexis® Police Reports.”
- Rockwall Police Department, Records Division, checked 2026-11-10. “Standard Copy $6.00 (Debit/Credit Card w/a $2.00 processing fee) Certified Copy $8.00 (Debit/Credit Card w/a $2.00 processing fee)”
- Rockwall Police Department, Records Division, checked 2026-11-10. “Checks should be made payable to the City of Rockwall. (Cash or check, Debit/Credit Card w/a $2.00 processing fee.)”
- Rockwall Police Department, FAQs, checked 2026-11-10. “Yes, accident reports are submitted to DPS within 10 days of the occurrence.”
- Rockwall Police Department, Records Division, checked 2026-11-10. “The Rockwall Police Department has ten (10) business days, with "day 1" being the first business day following receipt of the written request, to respond in some way to a request.”
- Rockwall Police Department, FAQs, checked 2026-11-10. “Administration: (972) 771-7714 Records: (972) 771-7725 Community Services: (972) 771-7765 Traffic citations: (972) 771-7788”
- Rockwall Police Department, FAQs, checked 2026-11-10. “However, administrative and support functions are typically available only during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.”
- Rockwall Police Department, Records Division, checked 2026-11-10. “returning it in person during regular business hours - Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM or by mail to the Rockwall Police Department Records Division at 205 W. Rusk Street, Rockwall, Texas 75087.”
- Rockwall Police Department, FAQs, checked 2026-11-10. “Yes, we do provide this service, when an involved party requests an investigation, the roadway is blocked, or when injury or death occurs.”
- Rockwall Police Department, FAQs, checked 2026-11-10. “there are no injuries, it usually becomes the responsibility of those involved to report the accident to the Department of Public Safety in Austin (DPS) by filing a blue form that we can provide if you will come by the Police Department.”
- Rockwall Police Department, Records Division, checked 2026-11-10. “Motor vehicle crash reports are completed by a law enforcement officer investigating a traffic crash when apparent damage is $1,000 or more, or when the crash resulted in injury or death.”
- Rockwall Police Department, Records Division, checked 2026-11-10. “At a minimum, the request should include the type of incident(s), name(s) of people involved, date(s), time(s), and location(s).”
- Rockwall Police Department, Online Report, checked 2026-11-10. “Your property is taken without your permission. The total value of the property taken is less than $5,000 dollars, does not include a firearm or a vehicle and was not taken from a garage or shed.”
- Rockwall Police Department, Online Report, checked 2026-11-10. “If the incident you are reporting has a known suspect, you should instead call us at (972) 771-7724.”
- Rockwall Police Department, FAQs, checked 2026-11-10. “IMPORTANT NUMBERS Emergencies: 9-1-1 Non-emergencies: (972) 771-7717 or (972) 771-7721”
- Rockwall Police Department, FAQs, checked 2026-11-10. “The Police Department is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week year round.”
- 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”