Tennessee Accident Reports Online: A Guide for Victims and Families

After a car crash, one of the first steps you should take is to report the accident to local law enforcement. The officer responding to the accident will file a report to document what happened, which will play an important role in establishing liability when you file an insurance claim or seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit.

Here's how you can access Tennessee accident reports online.

Where to Find Tennessee Accident Reports Online

There are different ways of reporting a car crash in Tennessee, depending on the severity of the accident:

• If the crash resulted in death or serious injuries, call 911. The dispatcher will contact local law enforcement, and an officer will investigate the scene of the accident.
• If there are no serious injuries, call a local non-emergency police department number. They will send an officer to the scene.
• Some Tennessee municipalities allow you to self-report minor crashes online if there are no injuries. Doing so will generate a report.
• If you didn't follow one of these methods to report the crash after it happened, contact your local police department for help.

You should get a copy of your police report as soon as possible after the crash. The easiest way to get Tennessee accident reports online is to use the Tennessee Department of Security's online platform:

• Follow this link and click GET YOUR CRASH REPORT ONLINE NOW to get started.
• Confirm that you can print a PDF and click BEGIN.
• Check the boxes that apply to the crash and click SUBMIT.
• Enter your name and the date of the crash.
• Verify your connection to the accident by entering a VIN or license plate number.
• Pay the $10 fee with a credit or debit card.
• Confirm that the platform shows the correct police report and print the document.

You can also get a copy of your police report in person:

• If the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) responded to the accident, call or visit the nearest district office to request a copy of your report.
• If you called your local police department after the crash, visit your local police department.

You can also mail a request to the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security, but this process takes longer than getting Tennessee accident reports online.

Note that your police report will not be available online immediately after the crash. It can take up to seven days for the THP or your local police department to process the report and make it available online.

Understanding the Information in Tennessee Accident Reports

What's included in a police report? You'll find the following information in your online Tennessee accident report:

• The location of the accident.
• The time and date of the crash.
• The number of people and vehicles involved.
• The name and contact information of the drivers and passengers.
• Their insurance information and the contact information of the insurers.
• The name of any driver who didn't have insurance (if applicable).
• A description of injuries and property damage.
• A diagram showing what happened.
• Any relevant information about collision factors, weather conditions, or visibility.
• The name and badge number of the officer who responded to the call and filed the report.

Take the time to review this information. If anything needs to be added or corrected, it's important to do so before filing your insurance claim.

Navigating the Process for Amendments or Additional Information

Mistakes on a police report can happen for two reasons:

• The officer made a genuine mistake and failed to record information or misunderstood the facts.
• One of the drivers provided inaccurate information about the circumstances of the accident, resulting in an inaccurate report.

If you notice any inaccuracies in the police report, you should take action immediately. You won't be able to modify what is on the report, but the police officer who filed the initial report can add information if there were omissions.

If the report includes inaccurate information, you can file a supplemental report. Filing this additional report allows you to tell your version of the facts.

You should report any mistakes to the officer who filed the report. It may be helpful to seek assistance from a legal representative. Getting a police report corrected is a complex process, and an experienced lawyer can advise you on what to include in the supplemental report to negate any inaccurate information.

Get Legal Help With Accident.com

Accessing Tennessee accident reports online is easy, thanks to the state's internet portal. Once you have a copy of your police report, check the information and make sure everything is correct.

If there are any mistakes on your police report, you can contact a lawyer to assist. A legal representative can address the inaccuracies and help you file an insurance claim.

Have you been injured in a car accident? Fill out our online form, and we'll match you with a Tennessee lawyer who is experienced in helping victims of car accidents and their families.

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