
How do I find my accident report in Delaware?
- Wilmington Police Department
- Dover Police Department
- Newark Police Department
- Middletown Police Department
- Delaware State Police
How to request a Delaware Crash Report
To request a crash report, please send your request to:
Delaware State Police Traffic Operations Section
P.O. Box 430 Dover, DE 19903
Please enclose a copy of your collision information exchange form along with your payment. The fee for a standard collision report remains $25.00, and for a fatal collision report, $60.00. Payment can be made by check or money order, payable to the Delaware State Police. Requests must be submitted by mail. Walk-in requests for crash reports cannot be accommodated.
For inquiries regarding the report request process, please contact (302) 739-5931. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
How to request a crash report from the Wilmington Police Department
To request a crash report from the Wilmington Police Department, or for accidents that occurred in Wilmington, your request must include:
- The accident report number for the incident you’re requesting a report on
- The names of all parties involved in the accident
- The date of the accident
- The location of the accident
- Any other important information regarding the incident
- $18.50 payment
Remember to include a copy of your information exchange form in the request to ensure that all necessary information is provided. After providing all of the necessary documents, information, and payment, address your request to:
Wilmington Police Department
300 North Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
The Wilmington Police Department allows walk-in requests for crash reports. If you want to request your crash report in person, bring all of the information and documentation that you would use for a mail request, as well as the required $18.50 payment.
The Wilmington Police Department is usually able to provide a crash report around 7-10 days after the accident occurred. The phone number for the department is (302) 576-3600 if you have any questions.
How to request a crash report from the Dover Police Department
To request a crash report from the Dover Police Department, or for accidents that occurred in Dover, your request must include:
- The accident report number for the incident you’re requesting a report on
- The names of all parties involved in the accident
- The date of the accident
- The location of the accident
- Any other important information regarding the incident
- $25 payment
It’s advisable to include a copy of your information exchange form in the request to ensure that all necessary information is provided. After providing all of the necessary documents, information, and payment, address your request to:
Dover Police Department
400 S. Queen Street
Dover, DE 19904
The Dover Police Department allows walk-in requests for crash reports. If you want to request your crash report in person, bring all of the information and documentation that you would use for a mail request, as well as the required $25 payment. If you have any questions, you can find more information on the Dover Police Department’s website, or by contacting the records unit at (302) 736-7109.
How to request a crash report from the Newark Police Department
To request a crash report from the Newark Police Department, or for accidents that occurred in Newark, fill out the Newark Police Department request form. Your request must include:
- The accident report number for the incident you’re requesting a report on
- The names of all parties involved in the accident
- The date of the accident
- The location of the accident
- Any other important information regarding the incident
- $20 payment for a standard report, $60 payment for a fatal accident report
It’s advisable to include a copy of your information exchange form in the request to ensure that all necessary information is provided. After providing all of the necessary documents, information, payment, and the accurately filled-in request form, address your request to:
Newark Police Department
220 South Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
The Newark Police Department allows walk-in requests for crash reports. If you want to request your crash report in person, bring all of the information and documentation that you would use for a mail request, the required $20 (or $60) payment, and a filled in request form.
If you have any questions, you can find more information by contacting the department at (302) 366-7100.
How to request a crash report from the Middletown Police Department
To request a crash report from the Middletown Police Department, or for accidents that occurred in Middletown, your request must include:
- The accident report number for the incident you’re requesting a report on
- The names of all parties involved in the accident
- The date of the accident
- Case Number
- The location of the accident
- Photo ID
- Any other important information regarding the incident
- $25 payment for a standard report, $75 payment for a fatal accident report
It’s advisable to include a copy of your information exchange form in the request to ensure that all necessary information is provided. After providing all of the necessary documents, information, and appropriate payment, address your request to:
Middletown Police Department
130 Hampden Road Middletown,
DE 19709
The Middletown Police Department allows walk-in requests for crash reports. If you want to request your crash report in person, bring all of the information and documentation that you would use for a mail request, the required $25 (or $75) payment, a case number, and Photo ID. If you have any questions, you can find more information by contacting the department at (302) 376-9950.
How to request a crash report from the Delaware State Police
To request a crash report from the Delaware State Police, include in your request:
- The accident report number for the incident you’re requesting a report on
- The names of all parties involved in the accident
- The date of the accident
- The location of the accident
- Any other important information regarding the incident
- $25 payment for a standard report, $60 payment for a fatal accident report
It’s advisable to include a copy of your information exchange form in the request to ensure that all necessary information is provided. After providing all of the necessary documents, information, and appropriate payment, address your request to:
Delaware State Police
P.O. Box 430
Dover, DE 19903
The Delaware State Police does not allow walk-in requests for crash reports. Reports are usually available within two weeks of the incident. For questions, you can learn more information by contacting Delaware State Police’s records department at (302) 739-5931.

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Delaware Accident Reports - FAQ
In general, you will need to provide the following to find your accident report in Delaware:
- The accident report number for the incident you’re requesting a report on
- The names of all parties involved in the accident
- The date of the accident
- The location of the accident
- Any other important information regarding the incident
Most likely, yes. An accident must be reported if:
- It resulted in the injury or death
- The accident occurred on a public highway and resulted in property damage to an extent of $500 or more
- It involves a driver whose ability is impaired by the use of alcohol and/or drugs
In 2020, there were a total of 29,150 car crashes in Delaware. This resulted in 117 fatalities, 7,256 injuries, and an economic loss of $1.1 billion. The death rate for car accidents in Delaware for 2020 was 11.94 per 100,000 people. This is down from 13.58 in 2019.
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