How to get a car accident report in Hawaii
In Honolulu, copies of traffic accident reports come from the HPD Records Division, (808) 723-3258.
Last checked November 9, 2026 · Official sources (2)
How to get a Hawaii crash report
- Who keeps them: Hawaii has no state highway patrol. Crash reports are kept by the county police department that handled the crash; on Oahu that is the Honolulu Police Department Records Division.
- Where to order it: Honolulu Police Department Records Division.
When must you report a crash in Hawaii?
A crash with injury, death, or about $3,000+ in total property damage must be reported right away to the nearest police officer.
“involved in a collision resulting in injury or death of any person or total damage to all property to an apparent extent of $3,000 or more shall immediately by the quickest means of communication give notice of the collision to the nearest police officer.”
Hawaii State Legislature (Hawaii Revised Statutes)
Questions
Do you have to report a car accident in Hawaii?
If a crash injures or kills someone, or causes about $3,000 or more in total property damage, the driver must tell the nearest police officer right away by the fastest means.
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- Honolulu Police Department, checked 2026-11-09. “Copies of police reports or traffic accident reports, Records Division (808)723-3258”
- Hawaii State Legislature (Hawaii Revised Statutes), checked 2026-11-09. “involved in a collision resulting in injury or death of any person or total damage to all property to an apparent extent of $3,000 or more shall immediately by the quickest means of communication give notice of the collision to the nearest police officer.”