Get a Maryland State Police Car Accident Report

If you’re planning to file an insurance claim after a car crash in Maryland, the insurance company may ask you to provide a Maryland State Police accident report to go along with your claim. If you’re not sure how to go about getting the report, you’re not alone. The good news is that, for a small fee, you can access MSP crash reports within about 10 days of the accident electronically, by mail, or in person.

How Long Do I Have to Wait for My MSP Crash Report?

The Maryland Department of State Police needs time to finalize and file crash reports before they become available to the public. Officers must review report details to confirm their accuracy and enter them into the state’s central repository. This means you’ll typically need to wait at least 10 days after the accident before you can obtain a copy. If you request a Maryland State Police car accident report too early, you might get stuck with an incomplete file or a request the MSP can’t process yet.

What Are My Options to Request the Report?

There are four ways to submit an MSP crash report request. Each currently requires payment of a nominal, non-refundable document search fee, payable by check or money order:

• Visit the filing barrack: Go to the MSP barrack that responded to the crash and filed the report. Consider calling ahead to confirm that the report is ready before you make the trip.
• Visit the Central Records Division: Go to the Central Records Division in person Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to request a copy directly.
• Submit online or by mail: Complete the motor vehicle report request form and mail it with payment to the Central Records Division.
• Email your request: Email your completed form to msp.crd@maryland.gov, then mail your check or money order separately to complete the request.

What If MSP Didn’t Handle My Motor Vehicle Accident?

Not every Maryland motor vehicle crash report goes through MSP. County and municipal police departments, including those in Baltimore City and Prince George’s County, file and release their own reports independently. To find out which agency responded to your crash, check the business card or incident number the officer gave you at the scene, or call your local police non-emergency line for the jurisdiction where the crash happened. The local department can tell you where to send your request.

Where Do Charles County Residents Go?

Drivers in Charles County and the surrounding Southern Maryland region typically deal with La Plata Barrack H. If you were involved in an accident that happened nearby, this barrack is likely where your report was filed and where you should submit your request.

Contact Trollinger Law LLC for Help With Your Claim

Getting the police report is only the first step in your case. Once you have it, you’ll still need to prepare a claim that accounts for your medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. The Maryland car accident lawyers at Trollinger Law LLC can review your report and explain what it means for your claim. We can also help you pursue full compensation for your losses. Our law firm offers free consultations and handles every case on a contingency fee basis, so you won’t pay any legal fees unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us now to get started.