Obtaining Traffic Crash Reports

Copies of traffic crash reports can be obtained from the Records Division of the Aurora Police Department, 1200 East Indian Trail Road.  This service is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the cost is $5 per report. The Records Division is closed on weekends and holidays. Traffic crash reports can also be obtained quickly and easily online by clicking here.

At the time of the traffic crash, the officer who took the report should have provided with you a copy of the driver exchange form, which contains basic information about the crash (date, report number, officer’s name, other parties involved, and police agency).

The officer will also provide you with a small card with instructions on how to obtain your accident report. If you misplaced or were not provided the card, the instruction are below. 

If you experience problems on the website, please call (866) 215-2771 for assistance.

AS OF SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2021, MOTORISTS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE ILLINOIS MOTORIST REPORT. DUTY TO REPORT ACCIDENT 625 ILCS 5/11-406 HAS BEEN REPEALED.

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