CHP introduces fast, easy way to obtain crash reports

Tony Kurzweil
·1 min read

The California Highway Patrol is introducing a new system that will make it easier for motorists to obtain a digital copy of their crash report.

The agency took to social media on Monday to post about its new Online Crash Portal that will be free of charge.

“Just another way to improve the service we provide to the communities we serve,” the CHP posted on Instagram along with a short instructional video.

A crash card is seen in an image taken from video shared by the California Highway Patrol via Instagram.
A crash card is seen in an image taken from video shared by the California Highway Patrol via Instagram.

Motorists involved in a collision will be given a crash card with a QR code that can later be scanned to find detailed information about the incident.

The information can also be obtained by registering and logging into the http://crashes.chp.ca.gov website.

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Website users can then enter the information found on the crash card and search for their report.

Crash reports are typically available within eight business days of the incident, according to the CHP.

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