Traffic Records Unit

The Traffic Records Unit is the central processing location for all accidents handled by Louisiana Department of Public Safety and State Police. The reports are processed by scanning the document into an "image" file and indexing it to allow electronic retrieval. Requests are received from the public, insurance companies, and attorneys for copies of the reports. These copies are available online at the Louisiana State Police Website and at each Troop.

Please allow fifteen (15) working days after the crash before submitting a request for reports or photographs. Fatality crashes require a sixty (60) day wait period before photo requests can be submitted. 

Crash Reports

Louisiana State Police Crash Reports may be purchased online by clicking on the link below. Instructions for purchasing multiple crash reports in a single transaction are posted on our website. Each crash report purchased online will cost $11.50 plus $2.50 + 2.5% and can only be purchased with the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Once checkout is complete, customers will be able to print a PDF copy of the requested report(s).

Purchase Crash Report Online

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

Crash reports may also be purchased in person at each local Troop Office. Fatal crashes can ONLY be purchased in person at each local Troop Office. You will be required to submit a Crash Request Form available on the link below when purchasing report(s) at a Troop. If purchasing a crash report at a Louisiana State Police Troop, a certified check, company check, or money order of $16.50 or a credit card payment ($16.50 plus $2.50 + 2.5%) must accompany the request for all crashes.

Crash Report Request Form - PDF version

Photographs

Crash photos can now be downloaded online when purchasing a crash report online or by submitting a request to the Louisiana State Police Traffic Records-Photo Lab. If you wish to obtain photos from the Photo Lab, please fully complete Sections I and III of the Crash Report Request Form and submit it by mail, fax or email to the contact information listed below.

NOTE: Crime Lab Photos must be requested directly through the Crime Lab Photo Lab at: [email protected] or by calling 225-925-6216.