If police investigated a crash in Philadelphia, you can request a copy of the report online or in person. The City’s official service page on how to get a copy of a public safety report is the place to start, and the public safety reports application handles online requests.
You may also apply in person or by mail at City Hall, Room 170, 1400 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19107. The service page lists weekday hours of 8:30 a.m., closing at 4 p.m., and the telephone number (215) 686-2266. It estimates two to three weeks to process a crash report request.
Under section 3751 of Title 75, a person involved in the accident, that person’s attorney or insurer, and certain agencies may request a certified copy of the full investigation report. In a city of the first class the cost shall not exceed $25. The copy is not admissible as evidence in a damages action arising out of a motor vehicle accident, but it is still worth having. Our report guide explains when police notice is required under section 3746 and what to do if the crash was investigated outside the city.
Have the date, the location and any report number from the officer’s signed statement when you apply. This site does not publish email addresses. Use the official page and the phone number above.