🌴 Florida — DHSMV Crash Reports

Florida Car Accident
Report Lookup (2026)

Get your official Florida crash report online through the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Used for insurance claims, legal cases, and personal records.

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Florida Crash Report — Quick Facts

Issuing AgencyFL Dept. of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (DHSMV)
Online AccessAvailable — DHSMV Crash Portal
Report Cost$10 per report
AvailabilityTypically 5–10 business days after accident
What You NeedDate of accident + FL driver license number or report number
Statute of Limitations4 years for personal injury (FL Statute 95.11)

How to Get Your Florida Accident Report

1

Gather Your Information

You’ll need the date of the accident and either your Florida driver license number or the crash report number provided by the responding officer. If you don’t have the report number, your driver license number is sufficient in most cases.

2

Access the DHSMV Crash Portal

Click the button below to go directly to the Florida DHSMV crash report lookup. The portal allows online access to reports for a $10 fee, payable by credit card. Reports are returned in PDF format for immediate download.

3

Download and Save Your Report

Save your report immediately after download — the link may expire. Forward a copy to your insurance adjuster and your attorney if you are pursuing an injury claim. Keep the original for your records.

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Florida-Specific Rules to Know

Florida is a no-fault insurance state. Every driver must carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage of at least $10,000. After an accident, your PIP pays your own medical bills regardless of fault — up to the policy limit.

However, you can step outside the no-fault system and pursue a claim against the at-fault driver if your injuries meet Florida’s serious injury threshold: significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function, permanent injury, significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement, or death.

The accident report is critical documentation for both PIP claims and serious injury threshold claims. Florida insurers require it to process claims efficiently, and your attorney will use it to establish liability and damages.

Florida’s statute of limitations for personal injury is 4 years (FL Statute 95.11). For wrongful death claims, it is 2 years. Don’t wait to obtain your report — evidence fades and witnesses become harder to locate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Florida crash reports are typically available online within 5 to 10 business days of the accident. If you need a report urgently, contact the Florida Highway Patrol or local police department that responded to the scene directly. They can sometimes expedite processing for insurance or legal purposes.
The DHSMV charges $10 per crash report accessed through the online portal. Certified copies may cost more. There is no fee for accessing the report through law enforcement agency offices in some counties, though availability varies.
In Florida, drivers involved in a crash resulting in injury, death, or property damage over $500 must report it to law enforcement immediately. If police didn’t respond, you can file a Driver Report of Traffic Crash (HSMV Form 90010) with the DHSMV within 10 days. This creates an official record accepted by insurers.
Florida crash reports are generally public records but with some restrictions. Involved parties and their attorneys can access full reports. Third parties may access reports 60 days after the crash date. Insurance companies can access reports for claims processing. Contact the DHSMV for specific access requirements.

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