How to get a car accident report in New Jersey
New Jersey State Police crash reports (NJTR-1), including Turnpike and Garden State Parkway crashes, can be downloaded from the state's online portal once approved. $13 for a non-toll road crash report; $5 for a toll road crash report; $20 for a serious/fatal records request. Online requests may take up to 14 business days, depending on processing. You get an email when it is ready to download.
Last checked November 9, 2026 · Official sources (5)
How to get a New Jersey crash report
- Who keeps them: New Jersey State Police (with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority for toll roads).
- Where to order it: NJSP & NJ Turnpike Authority Crash Report Requests (njportal.com).
Who can get a New Jersey crash report?
The basic crash report is a public record that anyone can buy. Serious or fatal crash investigation reports are not public.
When must you report a crash in New Jersey?
If a crash injures or kills anyone, or causes over $500 in damage to one person's property, the driver must notify the local police (or county or State Police) by the quickest means.
“involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person, or damage to property of any one person in excess of $500.00 shall by the quickest means of communication give notice of such accident to the local police department”
New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-130
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Do you have to report a car accident in New Jersey?
If anyone is hurt or killed, or property damage to one person is over $500, the driver must notify police by the quickest means and send a written report to the Motor Vehicle Commission within 10 days.
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- New Jersey State Police & New Jersey Turnpike Authority Crash Report Requests, checked 2026-11-09. “The basic Crash Investigation Report (NJTR-1) for Non-Toll Crashes, New Jersey Turnpike Crashes, and Garden State Parkway Crashes can be downloaded from this site after they are ready and approved.”
- New Jersey State Police Crash Report Requests, FAQ, checked 2026-11-09. “Non-Toll Road Crash Reports and Boat Crash Reports have a $13.00 fee. Toll Road Crash Report have a $5.00 fee. A Records Request has a $20.00 fee for all reports and digital media.”
- New Jersey State Police Crash Report Requests, FAQ, checked 2026-11-09. “Roadway Crash Report Requests placed using the Real Time Search (with either Case Number, License Plate Number or Driving License Number) may take up to 14 business days depending on their stage of processing.”
- New Jersey State Police & New Jersey Turnpike Authority Crash Report Requests, checked 2026-11-09. “The basic crash investigation report is a public record and is available for purchase through this online portal. Serious/Fatal Investigation reports associated with a crash are not public records.”
- New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-130, checked 2026-11-09. “involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person, or damage to property of any one person in excess of $500.00 shall by the quickest means of communication give notice of such accident to the local police department”