How do I find my accident report in Montana?
- Persons/businesses/entities included in a crash report
- A person suffering loss/injury from the accident
- An agent of someone involved such as an attorney or insurer
- Parent/legal guardian (of a minor) involved in the accident
- Public law enforcement officer acting in an official capacity
- Local, state, or federal agencies acting in an official capacity
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How to request an state crash report in Montana?
Request a Montana Collision Report Through Mail
To request your crash report in Montana, fill out the Montana Crash Release Form. The Montana Highway Patrol requests that you supply as much information as possible when completing your request. It is also noted that crash reports typically become available 10-14 days after the incident if a law enforcement officer reported to the scene and made a report.
The fees for reports are as following:
Crash Report $2.00Photos $10.00
Video $25.00
Accepted payment methods are cash, check, or money order. No online requests or payment methods are accepted. All requests must be sent in via mail along with the appropriate documentation and fees.
Send your Crash Release Form form along with appropriate payment to:
Montana Highway Patrol
2550 Prospect Avenue
Helena MT 59620
If you have questions about filling out this form, how much your fee is,or the payment process, you can call 406-444-3278.
Montana Accident Reports - FAQ
To find your accident report in Montana, you will need to complete a request which requires you to provide the following information, according to the Montana State Crash Release Form :
- Crash number
- Crash date
- Crash location
- Fatality involved (yes/no)
- Names of drivers involved
- How you are associated with the accident or person involved
It’s advised that you fill out the Crash Release Form as completely as possible.
Because Montana Highway Patrol records are confidential, only entitled parties are able to request accident reports. This includes:
- Persons/businesses/entities included in a crash report
- A person suffering loss/injury from the accident
- An agent of someone involved such as an attorney or insurer
- Parent/legal guardian (of a minor) involved in the accident
- Public law enforcement officer acting in an official capacity
- Local, state, or federal agencies acting in an official capacity
For more detailed information, refer to the Crash Release Form.
The Montana Highway Patrol reported that in 2020, fatal crashes and deaths were up significantly from the past year. Montana saw an increase of fatal crashes and deaths by 12% from 2019 to 2020. Excessive speed as well as alcohol and drugs were the major contributors to accidents in Montana in 2020. In addition, there was a 40% jump from fatal accidents where a seatbelt wasn’t being worn.
Any kind of car accident has to be reported to the Montana police or DMV according to the state of Montana if the accident meets the following criteria:
- Property damage of more than $1000
- Any sort of injuries were inflicted in the accident
- Any fatalities, or a deceased body was struck during the incident
If your car accident fits any of these criteria, you can submit a crash report in Montana using the state’s vehicle crash reporting form here. You can read more about the details regarding when a self-report is necessary on the Montana Highway Patrol’s website under the “White Form” section. After completing your report, you can email, fax, or mail your form directly to the highway patrol records department with the following contact information:
Mail: P.O. Box 117; Boulder, MT 59632
Fax: 406-444-4169
Email:
[email protected]
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