How to get your crash report in Ohio
Not in Ohio? Pick your state
The report names everyone involved and records what happened. Insurers rely on it, and any claim you make is built on it.
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Know what it's called
OH-1, the Ohio traffic crash report
Every agency in the state uses it, so the report has one name whoever responded.
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Find where to request it
Outside cities and villages: the Highway Patrol
Order online with a credit card, or write to its Central Records Unit in Columbus.
Request a report from the Highway Patrol (opens in a new tab)Inside a city or village: that police department
Ask the department that responded. Its copy is the official one.
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Check what a copy costs
Any agency, set by state law $4 Highway Patrol online card fee +$1.75 Photos extra - 4
Expect the wait
Highway Patrol 7+ business days City or village police ask them
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