How to Get a Copy of a Denver Police Accident Report (Online, In Person, or Mail)

Kelly Geraghty on December 30, 2025

After a car accident in Denver, a copy of the police report is often one of the first things insurance asks for. This guide shows you how to request it and gives you Denver-specific contact info you can use immediately.

If you are dealing with injuries or insurance pushback, you can speak with a Denver car accident attorney here: Car Accident Attorney Denver or reach us here: Contact.

Related guides in this series

Denver Auto Accident Resources

Denver Police Department (DPD)

Police Administration Building: 1331 Cherokee Street, Denver, CO 80204
Non-Emergency: 720-913-2000 (Dial 911 for emergencies)
Information Desk: 720-913-6010

DPD main agency page

DPD Police Records hub (what’s available, fees, ordering options)

Request DPD records online

Denvergov

Colorado online crash report (if no officer responded)

File an online crash report

Colorado DMV crash records guidance (how to obtain a crash record and what to expect)

Colorado DMV contact info (for crash record questions)

Accident Reports or FRA Questions (Driver Control): 303-205-5793
DMV Main Phone: 303-205-5600
DMV Office Address: 1351 5th St., Suite 100, Denver, CO 80204

Driver Control contact page

DMV “Contact Us” page

Colorado DMV

If your crash was investigated by Colorado State Patrol (CSP)

CSP crash information page (includes timing and what info you need):

CSP Central Records Unit page (portal access):

Step 1: Confirm which agency took the report

Before you request anything, identify the agency that responded. Within Denver city limits, many crashes are handled by DPD, but some crashes are handled by Colorado State Patrol depending on where the collision occurred.

If you are not sure, check:

  • Any paperwork the officer gave you
  • The agency name listed on your insurance claim documents
  • The report/case number information you received

Step 2: Gather what you need before requesting the report

Try to have:

  • Date of the crash
  • Location (cross streets or address)
  • Names of drivers involved
  • Case report number (if you have it)

If you do not have the case number, do not panic. Start with the date, location, and names. If you are missing details from the scene, this information exchange checklist helps you track down what insurance will ask for.

Step 3: Request a Denver Police accident report online

For many Denver accident reports, the fastest option is DPD’s online records request page. If you are unsure which type of record you need, use the Police Records hub.

Step 4: Request by mail when online ordering is not available

DPD’s Police Records hub explains that some records require a mail request and provides the relevant forms and instructions. Denvergov

Step 5: What if your report is not available yet?

Some reports take time to close out and become available. DPD’s Police Records page notes crash reports can take several days to become available after they’re closed. Denvergov

Step 6: No police report exists? File an online crash report

If a police officer was not called to the scene, Colorado allows individuals to file an online crash report, which is kept for record purposes. Colorado.gov+1

No Police Report? What to Do If Officers Didn’t Come. (Add link)

How this fits into your next steps after a Denver crash

The police report is one piece. You’ll usually also want:

When it helps to talk to a Denver car accident attorney

If you were injured, fault is disputed, or insurance is pushing back, legal guidance can help you avoid common mistakes while you focus on recovery.

Start here: Car Accident Attorney Denver or Contact. You can also review: Motor Vehicle Accidents.