How to Get a Texas DPS (State Trooper) Crash Report

Where to get a crash report from the Texas Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol), 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.

TxDOT CRIS help line: (512) 486-5780

Good to know about Texas DPS (state troopers)

If a state trooper worked your crash, DPS says to get the CR-3 — regular or certified — from TxDOT’s Crash Report Online Purchase System (CRIS).

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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.

Step-by-step help with the TxDOT CRIS portal →

Highway crash numbers in Dallas & Tarrant counties

From February 4 to December 31, 2025, TxDOT recorded 29,970 crashes on interstate, US, and state highways in Dallas and Tarrant counties. 9,970 involved injuries and 215 were fatal (225 deaths). Crashes peaked on Fridays around 5 p.m.

Roads with the most crashes

I-30 — 3,984 crashes
I-35E — 3,401 crashes
I-20 — 3,386 crashes
I-635 — 2,745 crashes
I-35W — 2,207 crashes

Source: TxDOT Crash Records Information System (CRIS) public extract. Counts are crashes, not people.

Most dangerous intersections in DFW →

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Texas DPS (state troopers) crash report cost?

On TxDOT’s CRIS portal, $6 for a regular copy and $8 certified.

How long does it take to get a Texas DPS (state troopers) 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 Texas DPS (state troopers) 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 Texas Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol)’s official page on September 27, 2026. Official page

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