Photo Lab

Traffic Crash Photo Requests

The Photo Lab provides copies of photographs of vehicle crashes investigated by the State Police. All photographs provided are 8 x 10 and are shipped via the U.S. Postal Service only.

There are three pricing plans:

1. Purchase all photographs from a crash. Cost of each photograph is $10.00. You will also receive a CD containing all photographs.
2. Purchase a proof sheet containing thumbnails of all photographs. Cost is $10.00 per page (40 thumbnails per page). You may then select individual photographs for $15.00 each. You will receive a CD containing only the photographs purchased.
3. Purchase crash photos online (except fatality crashes).

To request photos of a crash:

1. Wait 15 working days after the crash before submitting a request (60 days for fatality crashes).
2. Crash photos can be purchased digitally online through LSP Statewide Crash Reports and Photos .
3. For physical photo requests, download the Crash Request Form and complete Sections I and III (Request for Photos):
   • Crash Request Form – Microsoft Word version
   • Crash Request Form – PDF version
4. Submit the completed form to the LSP Traffic Records Office using one of the following options:
   1. Mail:
      Office of State Police
      Photo Lab, A-27
      PO Box 66614
      Baton Rouge, LA 70896
   2. Email: [email protected]
      After submitting your request, you will receive a price quote and payment instructions. Photos will be shipped after payment is received.

For problems related to the purchase of online crash photos, please email: [email protected] .

For general photo questions, contact the Photo Lab at: [email protected] .

For information regarding Crash Reports, contact the Traffic Records Unit .