Crash Reports
Get Copies of the Crash Report
Completed reports are usually available three business days after the incident. Crash reports are available online through Lexis Nexis. We no longer have copies of crash reports available at the Police Department.
At this website enter the state and jurisdiction (Deerfield Police Department) and one of the following: Report Number, Name and Date of Crash, or Name and Crash Location. Create an account* or login. Once you have signed on, you will be able to purchase the full report or download the driver exchange of information at no cost.
*Complete account registration is required for security and to validate the identity of the involved parties.
When Involved in an Crash
All crashes involving property damage or injuries must be reported to the police immediately. The Deerfield police officer investigating this crash is providing you with the information you need. Check to make sure the information is correct.
The Motorist Report Form contains the following information:
- Date
- Time
- Location
- Deerfield Report Number
- Names, addresses, telephone numbers and insurance policies of all drivers involved
Next Steps
Contact your insurance agent as soon as possible - there may be a time period restriction for you to make your claim.
If damage to any vehicle in the crash exceeds $500 (estimated) or there is an injury, each driver is required by State Law to complete the Motorist Report form within 10 days.
Information about your crash report:
There may be blank boxes on your report form because these are for internal use or do not apply to your crash. Police officers are not required to complete narratives or diagrams on all crash reports.