How to get a car accident report in Oregon
Every rule below is quoted from Oregon law or a state agency, with a link. Checked September 17, 2026.
The short answer
In Oregon, copies of a police crash report come from the DMV, not the state police directly. A copy costs $8.50, whether or not the report is found. A crash on a public road or place open to the public must be reported to the Department of Transportation if anyone was injured or killed, or if property damage is over $2,500.
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
In Oregon, copies of a police crash report come from the DMV, not the state police directly. A copy costs $8.50, whether or not the report is found.
“This is a copy of the police report on the accident.”
Your reporting duties
When you must report to police
A crash on a public road or place open to the public must be reported to the Department of Transportation if anyone was injured or killed, or if property damage is over $2,500.
“an accident occurring on a highway or upon premises open to the public resulting in damage to the property of any person in excess of $2,500”
Whether you must file your own report
If your crash meets the injury, death, or 2,500 dollar damage threshold, you must file an Oregon Traffic Collision and Insurance Report with DMV within 72 hours, most easily online through DMV2U. DMV cannot give you a copy afterward, so save your own copy when you submit it.
“Within 72 hours of a motor vehicle collision, drivers involved in a collision are required to submit an Oregon Traffic Collision and Insurance Report to DMV.”
Sources on this page
Each one was opened and checked on September 17, 2026.
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