Before you obtain a vehicle collision report from OPD...
- You must be an involved party or a representative of an involved party to obtain a copy of a collision report.
- Reports are typically available within 60 - 90 days from the date of the accident.
- If your report is not available after 60 days, please contact the Traffic Operations Section at (510) 777-8570.
Online request for a vehicle collision report
- The total cost of an on-line report is $25.00 (a $5.00 convenience fee is included).
- To obtain a copy of a report online, click this link:
- Enter state and jurisdiction and one of the following: Report Number or Name (First, Last) and Date of Incident or Name (First, Last and Street
Exceptions
Some accident reports may not be available online as a result of the following and therefore must be purchased in person or by mail:
- Serious injuries and/or a fatality occurred as a result on the accident.
- The accident involved a City of Oakland vehicle.
The Oakland Police Department reserves the right to further restrict the availability of accident reports online.
In-Person request for a vehicle collision report
To obtain a copy of a report in person, come to:
OPD Eastmont Substation
Traffic Investigations Unit
2651 73rd Avenue
Oakland, CA. 94605
(510) 777-8570
- Normal hours are Monday through Friday, between 11:00 am and 2:45 pm.
- The Traffic Investigations Unit is not open on holidays.
- You must have valid identification.
- The cost is $20.00. We accept Visa, MasterCard, cash or checks.
By Mail request for a vehicle collision report
To obtain a copy of a report by mail, send a signed request to:
OPD Eastmont Substation
Traffic Investigations Unit
2651 73rd Avenue
Oakland, CA. 94605
(510) 777-8570
Be sure to include the following with the request:
- All details you have regarding the accident
- A check for $20.00, payable to the City of Oakland.
- A self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Also provide:
- A copy of your valid identification if you are an involved party.
- A claim or policy number if you are an insurance representative.
- A signed authorization release from your client if you are an attorney for an involved party.