In Indianapolis (Marion County), all official police accident reports (Indiana Officer's Standard Crash Report) cost $12 online through the statewide BuyCrash portal or $12 in person at the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Records Division. Reports are typically available within 3 to 7 business days.
Indianapolis Crash Report Quick Reference
| Investigating Agency | Where Crash Occurred | Cost | Portal / Office Address | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPD / ISP (Online) | All Indianapolis & freeway crashes | $12 | policereports.lexisnexis.com (BuyCrash) | 3–7 business days |
| IMPD Records (In Person) | City surface streets | $12 (Cash/Exact Change/MO) | 50 N. Alabama St., Room E100, Indianapolis, IN 46204 | 3–7 business days |
| Indiana State Police (ISP) | I-465, I-65, I-70, I-69, I-74 | $12 | BuyCrash Portal above (Select Indiana State Police) | 3–7 business days |
Step 1: Retrieve Your Report Online or at the City-County Building
Online via BuyCrash ($12): Indiana uses the ARIES (Automated Reporting Information Exchange System) database, which feeds all local and state police reports into policereports.lexisnexis.com. Select Indiana*, choose Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (for surface streets) or Indiana State Police (for crashes on I-465, I-65, I-70, I-69, or I-74), and enter your crash date and IMPD Case Number or driver's last name.
- In Person at IMPD Headquarters ($12): Visit the IMPD Records Division in the City-County Building, 50 N. Alabama St., Room E100, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Phone: 317-327-3475).
Step 2: How to Read the Indiana Officer's Standard Crash Report
When your Indiana ARIES crash report downloads, check these three sections on Page 1:
- Primary Factor Box (Top Right of Page 1): The officer selects a single Primary Factor for the entire collision and assigns it to a specific vehicle (e.g., Following Too Closely, Failure to Yield Right of Way, Disregard Signal/Reg Sign, or Unsafe Lane Movement).
- Driver Contributing Circumstances (Vehicle 1 & Vehicle 2 Columns): Beneath the Primary Factor, the officer lists specific contributing actions for each driver.
- Indiana's 51% Modified Comparative Fault Rule (Indiana Code § 34-51-2-6): Under the Indiana Comparative Fault Act, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, and if the Primary Factor and Contributing Circumstances boxes lead an insurer to assign you greater than 50% (51%+) of the fault, you recover $0 from the other driver.
Step 3: Indiana BMV Proof of Insurance (Certificate of Compliance / SR-22)
Under Indiana Code § 9-26-1-1.1, Indiana eliminated the old paper civilian crash report form, but under Indiana Code § 9-25-5-2, whenever the Indiana BMV receives an officer's ARIES crash report involving property damage over $1,000 or any injury, your auto insurance company must electronically file a Certificate of Compliance (proof of active insurance on the date of the crash) with the Indiana BMV within 90 days, or the BMV will automatically suspend your Indiana driver's license. Always call your insurer immediately after an Indianapolis crash to verify they submit your electronic Certificate of Compliance to the BMV.
Assigned the "Primary Factor" unfairly on your IMPD or Indiana State Police crash report? Get a free legal review at submitaccident.report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I find my I-465 or I-70 crash under Indianapolis Metro Police on BuyCrash?
Interstate highways inside Marion County (I-465, I-65, I-70, I-69, and I-74) are primarily patrolled by Indiana State Police District 52 (Indianapolis Post). Re-run your BuyCrash search selecting Indiana State Police as the agency.
How do I fix an error on an IMPD crash report?
To correct factual mistakes (such as your insurance policy number so you don't face a BMV license suspension), take your insurance card and photo ID to the IMPD Records window at 50 N. Alabama St., Room E100, or ask the investigating officer to submit an ARIES Supplemental Report.