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 is below.
Crash Report Instructions
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Select the ’Search’ button.
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Input the crash data for the report that you are searching for and click the ’Search’ button.
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If a report is found, select ‘Add to Cart’ link.
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Login with existing ID or new users create a new ID.
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If a Drivers Exchange report is available, a Free Drivers Exchange link will be shown. Select 'Add to Cart’ link.
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The user should enter the data requested on the verification page and select submit. The Date of Birth is required for an involved party to get a free Drivers Exchange report. The Drivers Exchange report will be added to your shopping cart.
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Select the ‘View Cart’ button. Review your order and select ‘Checkout’ button.
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Provide reference number and billing information, if applicable, and select ‘Continue’ button.
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Select the purchase and download report button.
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Select view report and the Drivers Exchange report will open as a PDF in a new window.
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.