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Report Lookup (2026)

Get your official Tennessee crash report. Required for insurance claims and personal injury cases involving TN accidents.

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Tennessee Crash Report — Quick Facts

Issuing AgencyTHP & Local Law Enforcement
Report Cost$4–$10
Availability5–10 business days
Statute of Limitations1 year for personal injury (TCA § 28-3-104)

How to Get Your Tennessee Crash Report

1

Gather Your Information

You will need the accident date and either your TN driver license number or the crash report number given by the responding officer.

2

Access the Report Portal

Click the button below to access the Tennessee accident report lookup. The portal connects you to the correct state or local agency report system for your accident location.

3

Download and Distribute

Save your PDF report immediately. Send copies to your insurance company and attorney. Prompt notification to your insurer is required by your policy.

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Tennessee Fault & Insurance Rules

Tennessee is a modified comparative fault state. You can recover if you are 49% or less at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage. At 50% or more fault, you cannot recover.

Tennessee requires minimum liability coverage of 25/50/15 ($25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident, $15,000 property damage).

Tennessee has one of the shortest statutes of limitations for personal injury — just 1 year from the accident date (TCA § 28-3-104). This is half the time of most other states. Contact an attorney immediately if you were injured in a Tennessee accident.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tennessee crash reports are available through the Tennessee Highway Patrol for state road accidents or through local police for city street accidents. The THP provides online report requests through their records portal. Local department reports require contacting that agency directly.
While not always legally required, a police report is essential for any significant insurance claim in Tennessee. It provides official documentation of the accident, the officer’s fault assessment, and witness information. Without a police report, fault disputes are much harder to resolve in your favor and claims take longer to process.
Tennessee has one of the shortest statutes of limitations for personal injury — just 1 year from the accident date (TCA § 28-3-104). This is half the time of most other states. Contact an attorney immediately if you were injured in a Tennessee accident.

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