Vehicle Collision Reports

Oakland Police Department motor vehicle collision reports can be purchased on-line, in person or by mail.

Before You Obtain a Vehicle Collision Report From OPD

• You must be an involved party or a representative of an involved party(PDF, 17KB) to obtain a copy of a collision report.
• Reports are typically available within 60 - 90 days from the date of the accident.
• If your report is not available after 60 days, please contact the Traffic Operations Section at (510) 777-8570.

Online Request for a Vehicle Collision Report

• The total cost of an on-line report is $25.00 (a $5.00 convenience fee is included).
• To obtain a copy of a report online, go to Police Reports Portal.
• Enter state and jurisdiction and one of the following: Report Number or Name (First, Last) and Date of Incident or Name (First, Last and Street)

Exceptions

Some accident reports may not be available online as a result of the following and therefore must be purchased in person or by mail:

• Serious injuries and/or a fatality occurred as a result on the accident.
• The accident involved a City of Oakland vehicle.

The Oakland Police Department reserves the right to further restrict the availability of accident reports online.

In-Person Request for a Vehicle Collision Report

To obtain a copy of a report in person, come to:

OPD Eastmont Substation
Traffic Investigations Unit
2651 73rd Avenue
Oakland, CA. 94605
(510) 777-8570

• Normal hours are Monday through Thursday, between 8:00 am and 2:30 pm.
• The Traffic Investigations Unit is not open on holidays.
• You must have valid identification.
• The cost is $20.00. We accept Visa, MasterCard, cash or checks.

By Mail Request for a Vehicle Collision Report

To obtain a copy of a report by mail, send a signed request to:

OPD Eastmont Substation
Traffic Investigations Unit
2651 73rd Avenue
Oakland, CA. 94605
(510) 777-8570

Be sure to include the following with the request:

• All details you have regarding the accident
• A check for $20.00, payable to the City of Oakland.
• A self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Also provide:

• A copy of your valid identification if you are an involved party.
• A claim or policy number if you are an insurance representative.
• A signed authorization release from your client if you are an attorney for an involved party.