Where to Get Your Accident Report
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) makes obtaining a copy of the crash report straightforward. There are two ways that you can receive your accident report:
- On the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s website OR
- Via snail mail
Suppose you need assistance obtaining this report or have been the victim of a severe car accident. In that case, you should contact an experienced Alabama personal injury lawyer to defend your rights and help you receive the compensation you deserve.
If you were injured in a car accident in Alabama, call Belt, Bruner & Barnett at (205) 933-1500 to schedule a free consultation. We have offices and resources throughout Alabama if you need more information on how we may be able to help in your area:
Request a Copy Online
The Alabama Department of Public Safety can provide a Traffic Accident Report directly through the ALEA website. The following steps will help explain how to request your Alabama accident report online.
It is important to note that it can take at least ten business days after the accident for the crash report to be made available online.
1. Enter Your Personal Information and Reason for the Request
To begin, visit the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s accident report page. You must tap the “I am not a robot” box followed by the “Next” button.
On the next screen, you will need to enter your personal information. It will ask why you are an authorized purchaser of the report. If you were a party involved in a motor vehicle accident, you should click the first option: “An individual involved in the crash, i.e., driver, passenger, pedestrian, etc.”
2. Crash Report Search
After clicking the “Next” button, there will be a screen below where you will choose the method in which you would like to search for the accident report. You can search by crash report number, driver’s license number, or name. Click one of those three options and enter the required information.
3. Select and Purchase the Report
Once you have selected the crash report you want to obtain, tap the “Next” button, which brings you to your payment options. Your accident report can be paid by credit or debit card. The report will cost $17.00, including any credit card fees.
