Collision Report Submission:
Kentucky law requires that all collisions be reported. Instead of filing a collision report through a law enforcement agency, citizens may opt to submit a Commonwealth of Kentucky Civilian Traffic Collision Report.
For your convenience, the link below will direct you to Kentucky State Police Civilian Collision Report form and submission instructions.
Kentucky State Police Civilian Collision Report Form
Obtaining Collision Reports:
In accordance with Kentucky law and recent guidance from Attorney General's Office, all requests for collision reports must be submitted to the Kentucky State Police (KSP). The information below is based on the KSP website; please check the site directly for the most current details.
How to Obtain Collision Reports:
• Online: Reports can be obtained from BuyCrash.com.
• By Mail, Email, Fax, or In-Person: You may send a written request to the Official Custodian of Records at KSP.
Who Can Request a Report:
• Insurance companies representing affected vehicles
• Drivers or owners of the vehicles involved
• Property owners whose property was damaged in the collision
• Parents of minor children involved
• Attorneys representing the involved parties
For more information, visit the KSP Webpage: Kentucky Open Records Act/Open Records Requests – kentuckystatepolice.org
How to Request a Public Record:
To make an Open Records Request to the Kentucky State Police (KSP), you must submit a written request to the Official Custodian of Records.
Steps to Submit a Request:
1. Prepare a written request including the following:
o Your signature and printed name
o A detailed description of the records you wish to inspect or obtain (be specific: name, date, location)
o Your address and phone number
2. Send your request by mail, email, fax, or hand delivery to:
Kentucky State Police
Legal Services Branch
Attn: Stephanie Dawson, Records Custodian
919 Versailles Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-782-1873
Email: ksp.openrecords@ky.gov
While it is not mandatory, individuals may use the 2021_Standardized_Open_Records_Request_Form to facilitate the process.
What is the Kentucky Open Records Act? (KORA)
The Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870 to KRS 61.884), or KORA, provides access to public records that, by law, are not exempt from disclosure. For more information on the Act, visit the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General Web site at https://ag.ky.gov/orom/Pages/default.aspx.
Can I Get an Accident Report from a State Police Post?
According to KRS 189.635, accident reports and their contents are confidential and exempt from disclosure under the Open Records Act, except for specific individuals and entities as outlined below:
Who Can Access Accident Reports:
• Parties to the accident
• Parents or guardians of a minor involved
• Insurers or their written designees (for insurance business purposes)
• Attorneys representing the involved parties
• Parties to litigation (with a request filed along with a court-stamped complaint)
• The Department of Workplace Standards in the Labor Cabinet
Additionally, reports must be made available to news-gathering organizations as defined by KRS 189.635(8)(b). Such organizations must complete a KSP-29 form to verify their status:
KSP-29 News-Gathering Organization Form (PDF).
How to Obtain Your Own Report:
Parties involved in accidents can obtain their reports from the KSP Post in the area where the accident occurred. To find the appropriate post, visit:
KSP Post Locations
For more details on the governing statute, refer to KRS 189.635:
Access the Statute
