How to Get a Arlington Police Accident Report
Where to get a crash report from the Arlington Police Department, what it costs, how long it takes, and what to do if it isn't there yet.
Short answer
Fastest: buy it online from TxDOT’s official CRIS portal — $6 for a regular copy, $8 certified, once the report has been filed.
Officers have until the 10th day after the crash to file, so most reports appear 7–14 days after the crash.
Other ways to get it from Arlington Police
- In person: Arlington Police Records Unit, Ott Cribbs Public Safety Building, 620 W. Division St., Arlington, TX 76011. Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m..
TxDOT CRIS help line: (512) 486-5780
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What to have ready
- The full name of someone involved, spelled as on their driver license
- The date of the crash (a one-day range helps if it was near midnight)
- The county where it happened — CRIS searches by county, not city
- A card for the fee, if you buy online
- The crash or report number from the officer’s card, if you have it — the most reliable search
Can’t find your report?
- It is probably still early — officers have until the 10th day to file, and processing adds a few days.
- Search the other driver’s name instead of yours, and try a day either side of the crash date.
- Try the neighboring county if the crash was near a county line.
- Minor crashes with no injuries sometimes get no state report (CR-3) at all.
Arlington crash numbers
From February 4 to December 31, 2025, TxDOT recorded 4,637 crashes in Arlington. 2,265 involved injuries and 24 were fatal (24 deaths). Crashes peaked on Fridays around 4 p.m.
Roads with the most crashes
Source: TxDOT Crash Records Information System (CRIS) public extract. Counts are crashes, not people.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Arlington Police crash report cost?
On TxDOT’s CRIS portal, $6 for a regular copy and $8 certified.
How long does it take to get a Arlington Police accident report?
By law (Texas Transportation Code §550.062) the officer has until the 10th day after the crash to file it, and most reports appear on CRIS 7–14 days after the crash.
Can I get my Arlington Police accident report online?
Yes. Every Texas CR-3 crash report goes to TxDOT and can be bought on the CRIS portal.
Who is allowed to get a Texas crash report?
Only people directly concerned in the crash or with a proper interest — drivers, passengers, vehicle owners, and their insurers and attorneys (Texas Transportation Code §550.065).
Agency details verified against the Arlington Police Department’s official page on September 27, 2026. Official page
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