In Nashville (Davidson County), you can obtain your official Tennessee TITAN Uniform Traffic Crash Report online through the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) HubNashville portal, in person at MNPD Central Records ($0.15/page or free inspection), or immediately through the statewide LexisNexis BuyCrash / THP portal ($4–$10). Reports typically become available within 3 to 7 business days.
Nashville Crash Report Quick Reference
| Investigating Agency | Where Crash Occurred | Cost | Portal / Office Address | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MNPD / THP (BuyCrash Online) | All Nashville & interstate crashes | ~$10 | policereports.lexisnexis.com | 3–7 business days |
| MNPD Records (HubNashville / Walk-In) | Davidson County streets & interstates | Free / $0.15 pg | hub.nashville.gov or 700 President Ronald Reagan Way | 3–7 business days |
| Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) | I-40, I-24, I-65, Briley Pkwy (SR-155) | $4 | dl.safety.tn.gov (THP Crash Portal) | 5–7 business days |
| TN Owner/Driver Report (SF-0394) | Injury, death, or damage > $1,500 | Free to file | Mail to TN Dept. of Safety in Nashville | Must file within 20 days |
Step 1: Retrieve Your Report from MNPD or Tennessee Highway Patrol
Online via BuyCrash ($10) or HubNashville: Go to policereports.lexisnexis.com, select Tennessee and Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and enter your MNPD Complaint Number (formatted like 2026-XXXXXXX). You can also request records through hub.nashville.gov or in person at the MNPD Central Records Division, 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Nashville, TN 37210 (Phone: 615-862-7631). (Note: MNPD relocated headquarters and Central Records from the old 200 James Robertson Pkwy building).*
- Interstate Crashes (I-24, I-40, I-65, I-440): Inside Davidson County, both MNPD and Tennessee Highway Patrol (District 3 - Nashville) respond to interstate crashes. If a state trooper investigated your crash, download it directly for $4 at dl.safety.tn.gov.
Step 2: How to Read Your Tennessee TITAN Crash Report
Tennessee police officers generate reports through the state TITAN (Tennessee Integrated Traffic Analysis Network) system. Check three critical areas:
- Driver Actions (Contributing Factors): Located in the Driver/Vehicle section for Unit 1 and Unit 2. The officer enters up to four numeric codes—such as Following Improperly, Failure to Yield Right of Way, Improper Lane Changing, Speed Too Fast for Conditions, or Inattentive Driving.
- *Tennessee's Strict 50% Modified Comparative Fault Rule (McIntyre v. Balentine*): Unlike states where you only lose at 51% fault, Tennessee enforces a strict 50% Bar Rule. If an insurance adjuster uses the TITAN Driver Actions codes to claim the accident was 50/50 split fault, you recover $0 under Tennessee law. You must be 49% or less at fault to recover damages.
- Tennessee's 1-Year Statute of Limitations (T.C.A. § 28-3-104): Tennessee has the shortest personal injury statute of limitations in the United States—just 1 year from the date of the crash (compared to 2 to 3 years in almost every other state). Do not let insurance negotiations drag past the 1-year mark.
Step 3: Mandatory 20-Day Tennessee Owner/Driver Report (Form SF-0394)
Even if Metro Nashville Police responded and filed a TITAN crash report, Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.) § 55-12-104 requires every driver and vehicle owner to independently submit a Tennessee Owner/Driver Report (Form SF-0394) to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security within 20 days if the crash caused any injury/death, >$1,500 in property damage to any one person, or >$400 in damage to government property. Failure to file Form SF-0394 within 20 days can result in suspension of your driver's license and vehicle registration.
Facing a 50/50 fault argument or Tennessee's 1-year deadline after a Nashville crash? Have a Tennessee accident lawyer review your report free at submitaccident.report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the MNPD police report satisfy my 20-day Tennessee Department of Safety reporting requirement?
No. Under T.C.A. § 55-12-104, the officer's TITAN report is separate from your personal obligation to submit Form SF-0394 (confirming your liability insurance coverage) to the Tennessee Financial Responsibility Division within 20 days if damage exceeds $1,500.
What if MNPD didn't respond because of non-injury self-reporting rules?
When MNPD activates non-emergency crash protocols for minor property-damage collisions where vehicles are drivable, file an online MNPD Self-Report Traffic Crash** via hub.nashville.gov and mail your state Form SF-0394 within 20 days.