In Phoenix, obtaining your official Arizona Crash Report costs $5 through the Phoenix Police Department Public Records portal if the crash happened on city surface streets. However, if your collision occurred on any Valley freeway (I-10, I-17, Loop 101, Loop 202, Loop 303, or SR-51/US-60), the investigation was handled by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZ DPS), which uses a separate portal and charges $9.
Phoenix Crash Report Quick Reference
| Investigating Agency | Where Crash Occurred | Cost | Portal / Office Address | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix PD (Online) | City surface streets | $5 | phxpublicsafety.phoenix.gov | 5–14 business days |
| Phoenix PD (In Person) | City surface streets | $5 (Cash/Check/MO) | 1717 E. Grant St., Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85034 | 5–14 business days |
| Arizona DPS (State Troopers) | Freeways (I-10, I-17, 101, 202, 51, 60) | $9 (up to 9 pages) | psp.azdps.gov | 7–14 business days |
| Maricopa County Sheriff (MCSO) | Unincorporated Maricopa County | $5 | mcso.org | 7–14 business days |
Step 1: Order from Phoenix PD vs. Arizona DPS
City Surface Streets (Phoenix PD): Go to phxpublicsafety.phoenix.gov, select Traffic Accident Reports*, and search using your Phoenix PD Report Number (a 9-to-11-digit number starting with the 4-digit year, e.g., 2026-XXXXXXXX). You can also request in person at the Phoenix Police Public Records Unit at 1717 E. Grant St., Suite 100 (Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Phone: 602-262-1885).
- Valley Freeways (Arizona DPS): If a state trooper responded on I-10, I-17, US-60, SR-51, or Loops 101/202/303, go to the AZ DPS Public Services Portal at psp.azdps.gov and request the report using your DPS Incident Number.
Step 2: How to Read Your Arizona Crash Report Form
Arizona law enforcement agencies use the standardized ADOT Arizona Crash Report Form. Check these three fields first:
- Violations / Behavior Box (Driver Actions): For each unit (Unit 1 and Unit 2), the officer checks numeric codes indicating contributing driving behaviors—such as Code
2(Speed Too Fast for Conditions), Code4(Failed to Yield Right-of-Way), Code6(Followed Too Closely), or Code12(Disregarded Traffic Signal). - Arizona's Pure Comparative Negligence Rule (A.R.S. § 12-2505): Unlike states that cut off recovery at 50% fault, Arizona follows Pure Comparative Negligence. Even if the Phoenix PD report assigns you 80% of the fault, you are still legally entitled to recover 20% of your damages from the other driver (unless you intentionally caused the crash or were driving under the influence).
- Citation & ARS Statute Block: Check if the other driver was cited under A.R.S. § 28-701A (Failure to Control Speed to Avoid a Collision), which is the standard Arizona citation issued in rear-end crashes.
Step 3: Does Arizona Require a Driver Self-Report?
No—unlike California or New York, Arizona does not require civilian drivers to file a written crash report with ADOT or the MVD. Under A.R.S. § 28-667, the legal duty to submit a written crash report within 24 hours of completing an investigation belongs solely to law enforcement officers (for crashes involving injury, death, or property damage exceeding $2,000). If Phoenix PD did not respond to a minor parking-lot or surface-street fender bender, exchange driver, registration, and insurance information at the scene under A.R.S. § 28-663 and report the claim directly to your insurer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I not getting solicitation calls from chiropractors or lawyers after my Phoenix crash?
Under A.R.S. § 28-667(C), Arizona law strictly prohibits anyone from using a police crash report for commercial solicitation, and unredacted reports are restricted to involved parties, insurers, and licensed attorneys.
Can I get Phoenix intersection camera footage of my red-light crash?
Standard City of Phoenix traffic management cameras stream live video and do not record. However, if your intersection had a red-light photo enforcement camera or nearby Valley Metro light rail/bus cameras, high-resolution video may exist if requested via public records within days of the crash.