Copies of police traffic accident reports are available to persons who are involved in the accident or are named somewhere on the report. In the case of minors, their parents or legal guardians may obtain a report on their behalf. Insurance companies are also able to obtain copies of the reports for persons making a policy claim.
There are two types of accident reports:
“Reportable Traffic Accident”: This accident report is required by the State to be completed when one of the following criteria is met: a) there are injuries reported at the scene by any person involved, b) one of the vehicles involved suffered enough damage that required it to be towed from the scene, c) there was significant property damage.
“Non-Reportable Traffic Accident”: This accident report is only of basic operator, vehicle and insurance information. It is completed when the criteria of a reportable traffic accident is not met.
Please note that reportable traffic accident reports must be processed through the State and will be available no earlier than 10 business days after the accident. Non-Reportable traffic accident reports will be available two business days after the accident.
To obtain a copy of an accident report:
There is a $15.00 fee for Reportable accidents
There is a $10.00 fee for Non-Reportable accidents
When requesting an accident report, please be sure to provide your name, address, vehicle involved in the accident and the date, time and location of the accident.
In Person - Reports are available at the following times at lobby of the Police Department:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am. to 5:00 pm (Closed on Holidays)
By Mail - enclose a check or money order with your request, and send it to:
Upper Southampton Township Police Department
939 Street Road
Southampton, PA 18966