In Las Vegas, obtaining your official State of Nevada Traffic Crash Report depends on where the collision occurred. Crashes on surface streets in the City of Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Strip, and unincorporated Clark County (Paradise, Spring Valley, Enterprise, Sunrise Manor) are handled by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), while crashes on I-15, I-215 (Beltway), I-515, and US-95 are handled by the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP).
Las Vegas Crash Report Quick Reference
| Investigating Agency | Where Crash Occurred | Cost | Portal / Office Address | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVMPD Portal / BuyCrash | Las Vegas Strip, city & Clark County streets | $12 | lvmpd.com or BuyCrash | 5–10 business days |
| LVMPD Records (In Person) | Las Vegas Strip, city & Clark County streets | $12 | 400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Bldg C, Las Vegas, NV 89106 | 5–10 business days |
| Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) | Freeways (I-15, I-215, US-95, I-515) | $10 | policereports.lexisnexis.com (Select NV Highway Patrol) | 7–14 business days |
| Henderson / North Las Vegas PD | Inside Henderson or North Las Vegas limits | $10–$12 | Respective city records portal or BuyCrash | 5–10 business days |
Step 1: Retrieve Your Report from LVMPD vs. Nevada Highway Patrol
- Las Vegas Strip & Surface Streets (LVMPD): Order online via the LVMPD Public Records Portal at lvmpd.com or policereports.lexisnexis.com using your LVMPD Event Number (formatted like
LLV26XXXXXXXX). You can also pick it up in person at the LVMPD Records and Fingerprint Bureau, 400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Building C (Phone: 702-828-3475).
Step 2: How to Read Your Nevada Traffic Crash Report
When reviewing your LVMPD or NHP crash report, check these three items:
- Driver Apparent Contributing Factors: In the Vehicle/Driver block, the officer assigns primary contributing factors—such as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, Failure to Maintain Lane, Followed Too Closely, Disregarded Traffic Signal, or Driving Under the Influence.
- Nevada's 51% Modified Comparative Negligence Rule (NRS § 41.141): Under Nevada law, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of negligence, and if the report's contributing factors lead an insurer to find your negligence was greater than (51%+) the negligence of the other driver, you recover $0.
- Rideshare (Uber/Lyft), Taxi & Rental Car Insurance Blocks: On the Las Vegas Strip and near Harry Reid International Airport, rideshare, taxi (regulated by the Nevada Taxicab Authority), and rental vehicle crashes trigger specialized commercial coverage rules under NRS Chapter 706A (including up to $1,500,000 in coverage when an Uber/Lyft passenger is in the car).
Step 3: Mandatory 10-Day Nevada DMV Form SR-1 (Only If Police Didn't Report)
Since 2014, LVMPD generally does not dispatch patrol officers to non-injury property-damage collisions where vehicles can be driven out of traffic.
- Under NRS § 484E.070, if no police officer investigated the crash, you must file a Report of Traffic Crash (Form SR-1) with the Nevada DMV within 10 days if the crash caused any bodily injury/death OR $750 or more in property damage (attaching repair estimates and proof of insurance). If LVMPD or NHP responded and wrote an official police report, you do not need to file Form SR-1.
Hit on the Las Vegas Strip or I-15 and disputing fault on your report? Have a Nevada accident lawyer review your report free at submitaccident.report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do if LVMPD refused to come to my fender bender in Las Vegas?
LVMPD's non-injury response policy directs drivers to move drivable vehicles out of traffic, photograph both driver's licenses, registrations, VINs, and insurance cards, file an LVMPD Online Citizen Report at lvmpd.com, and submit Nevada DMV Form SR-1 within 10 days if damage is $750 or more.
Can I get RTC FAST traffic camera video of my Las Vegas intersection crash?
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC FAST) operates cameras at major Clark County intersections, while Strip resorts operate extensive exterior security cameras. Both overwrite footage within days unless preserved promptly.