How to get a car accident report in Washington
Search and buy collision reports online through the State Patrol's WRECR system. $10.50 per report. It may take up to 2 to 4 weeks before the report can be requested.
Last checked November 9, 2026 · Official sources (5)
How to get a Washington crash report
- Who keeps them: Washington State Patrol, Collision Records Section.
- Where to order it: WRECR (Washington Requests for Electronic Collision Records).
Who can get a Washington crash report?
Entitled parties get a full copy; others get a redacted copy.
When must you report a crash in Washington?
Anyone involved in a crash with $1,000 or more damage to one unit, or any injury, must complete a Motor Vehicle Collision Report unless an officer completes a report.
“Any driver, pedestrian, pedalcycle, or property owner involved in a collision within this state – with $1,000 or more of damage to any one unit and/or injury to any person must complete a Motor Vehicle Collision Report (MVCR)”
Washington State Patrol
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Do you have to report a car accident in Washington?
If a crash causes $1,000 or more damage to any one vehicle or property, or any injury, and no officer completes a report, each driver must file a Motor Vehicle Collision Report.
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- Washington State Patrol, checked 2026-11-09. “The Washington State Patrol Requests for Electronic Collision Records (WRECR) system will allow you to search for a collision report from a computer station with internet access and an e-mail account.”
- Washington State Patrol, checked 2026-11-09. “If you wish to obtain a copy of your request, a fee of $10.50 will be charged per RCW 46.52.085”
- Washington State Patrol, checked 2026-11-09. “It may take up to a total of 2-4 weeks before the report is available for request.”
- Washington State Patrol, checked 2026-11-09. “individuals who are entitled parties will receive a non-redacted copy of the record per the RCW listed below. Additionally, those individuals or agencies that do not meet the definition of entitled parties will be provided a redacted copy of the collision report”
- Washington State Patrol, checked 2026-11-09. “Any driver, pedestrian, pedalcycle, or property owner involved in a collision within this state – with $1,000 or more of damage to any one unit and/or injury to any person must complete a Motor Vehicle Collision Report (MVCR)”