How to get a car accident report in Hawaii
Every rule below is quoted from Hawaii law or a state agency, with a link. Checked September 17, 2026.
The short answer
Hawaii has no state highway patrol. Crash reports are handled by the county police department for the island where the crash happened. On Oahu, you can request a copy from the Honolulu Police Department Records Division by email, mail, or in person once the investigation is complete and the case is closed. A driver in a Hawaii crash must immediately notify the nearest police officer, by the fastest means available, if anyone is injured or killed, or if total property damage appears to reach $3,000 or more.
Which agency has your report
The report comes from the agency whose officer came to the crash. On interstates and state highways that is usually the state police or highway patrol. On city streets it is the city police, and outside city limits it is often the county sheriff. Ask the officer for the report number before you leave the scene.
Requesting a state police crash report
Hawaii has no state highway patrol. Crash reports are handled by the county police department for the island where the crash happened. On Oahu, you can request a copy from the Honolulu Police Department Records Division by email, mail, or in person once the investigation is complete and the case is closed.
“The cost for a report copy is $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page.”
Your reporting duties
When you must report to police
A driver in a Hawaii crash must immediately notify the nearest police officer, by the fastest means available, if anyone is injured or killed, or if total property damage appears to reach $3,000 or more.
“a collision resulting in injury or death of any person or total damage to all property to an apparent extent of $3,000 or more”
Whether you must file your own report
Separate from calling police at the scene, Hawaii requires the driver to file a written accident report with the chief of police within 24 hours when a crash causes injury, death, or more than $3,000 in property damage. If the driver cannot file it, an occupant or the registered owner must do so.
“shall at the earliest practical time, and in any event within twenty-four hours after the accident, report the matter in writing or in person to the chief of police”
Sources on this page
Each one was opened and checked on September 17, 2026.
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