How to get a car accident report in West Virginia
For a crash the State Police investigated, call (304) 746-2128 or use the State Police website.
Last checked November 9, 2026 · Official sources (2)
How to get a West Virginia crash report
- Who keeps them: West Virginia State Police (for crashes it investigated); otherwise the investigating agency.
- Where to order it: West Virginia State Police Traffic Records (phone 304-746-2128 or request form).
When must you report a crash in West Virginia?
If anyone is hurt or killed, or total property damage looks like $1,000 or more, notify police right away by the quickest means.
“The driver of a vehicle involved in a crash resulting in injury to or death of any person or total property damage to an apparent extent of $1,000 or more shall immediately by the quickest means of communication, give notice of such crash”
West Virginia Legislature, W. Va. Code § 17C-4-6
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Do you have to report a car accident in West Virginia?
If anyone is hurt or killed, or total property damage looks like $1,000 or more, notify city police (in a city) or the sheriff or State Police right away.
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- West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, checked 2026-11-09. “If a crash was investigated by the WV State Police, contact (304) 746-2128 to obtain a copy, or access the West Virginia State Police website”
- West Virginia Legislature, W. Va. Code § 17C-4-6, checked 2026-11-09. “The driver of a vehicle involved in a crash resulting in injury to or death of any person or total property damage to an apparent extent of $1,000 or more shall immediately by the quickest means of communication, give notice of such crash”