Texas Truck Accident Reports: Requests & Fees
TxDOT maintains Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Reports (CR-3) submitted by investigating officers.
By Truck Safety Research · Agency procedures checked October 10, 2026 · Editorial standards
Request the official collision report
- Gather the collision date, county or city and identifying information requested by the CRIS purchase service.
- Open the official TxDOT crash-report page and select its CRIS purchase link.
- Choose the permitted report type and certification option, review the order and save the receipt.
Who can request it?
Unredacted reports are restricted to persons or entities identified by Texas law, including involved persons and authorized representatives. TxDOT lists the permitted categories; others may request a redacted report. Check the current requirements rather than assuming unrestricted access.
Fees and availability
TxDOT lists $6 for a regular report and $8 for a certified report. A processing charge may apply in the purchase service; review the final amount before ordering.
An officer’s filing and processing time can delay availability. A failed online search does not establish that no report exists.
Read current Texas Department of Transportation instructions. Agency instructions control; services and charges can change after our check date.
If another agency investigated
Use the investigating police department or sheriff’s office for questions about the investigation or additional records. A purchased CR-3 is not necessarily the agency’s complete investigation file.
Organize records before intake
Keep the collision date, location, investigating agency and report number together. Preserve original photographs, existing witness details and insurance correspondence. Record the cab’s USDOT number separately from trailer or delivery branding.
Print the documentation checklist · Identify the operating carrier · Organize and preserve existing records
Use carrier data with its limits
Search a USDOT number or company name and compare the identity before using a report. Preserve publication and retrieval dates. Federal inspection and crash summaries are separate from the police report and can be delayed or incomplete.
Search a carrier · Browse Texas carrier business addresses · Inspection findings and methodology
Questions that need individual legal review
This page describes public-record procedures. It does not determine filing deadlines, fault, eligibility to pursue a claim or compensation. Those questions depend on the circumstances and need review by an appropriately licensed attorney.
Professional review
No completed attorney review is claimed for this page. The information cites official sources. State-specific deadlines, eligibility for a legal claim and legal strategy require review by a qualified attorney.
Texas report and intake questions
Does the carrier need to be based in Texas?
No. Use the collision location and investigating agency to find the police report. Carrier directories group companies by their listed business addresses, which may differ from the collision location.
Can I start intake before the report is available?
Yes. You can share the approximate date and location and mark the carrier unknown. Report availability and requester eligibility are separate from submitting an inquiry.
Does a carrier’s crash history determine fault?
No. FMCSA records show reported involvement and inspection findings. They do not determine responsibility for this collision or whether you have a legal claim.
Were you or a loved one injured in a truck collision?
Share what you know to request a free case review. You can start without identifying the carrier.
No obligation. Not a law firm. Your inquiry goes to Truck Safety Research and its intake services. Who receives your information.
Missing reports or an unknown carrier do not prevent an inquiry. Intake may follow up; an inquiry does not guarantee representation.