The Alabama accident report from the State Troopers plays a crucial role in your claim. For example, the crash report can help explain why you are not at fault. This can directly affect how much an insurance company offers you.
Fortunately, the Alabama state trooper’s–aka the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)–makes it easy for you to obtain a copy of an accident report in Alabama.
You can obtain your Alabama accident report in two ways:
- on ALEA’s accident reports online section, and
- by requesing the accident report through the mail.
In this article, the Alabama car accident attorneys at Fob James Law Firm will go over the details on how to obtain your crash report from ALEA.
If you have questions, please contact us to schedule a free consultation.
How to Get Your Alabama Accident Report Online
The Alabama Department of Public Safety offers a Uniform Traffic Accident Report through the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency [ALEA] website. Follow the steps below to download your Alabama Crash Report.
1. Enter Your Contact Information and the Reason For Your Request
First go to ALEA’s crash reports page. You will first need to click the “I am not a robot” box and the blue “Next” button.
Like you see in the image below, enter your contact information and select the reason you are authorized to purchase your report.
If you were involved in the crash you should check the first bubble: “An individual involved in the crash, i.e., driver, passenger, pedestrian, etc.”
2. Search for Your Crash Report
On the next screen you are asked to select the method to search for your crash report. You can search one of three different ways:
- Crash Report Number – This is the seven digit crash. If you do not know your crash report number you can request it by emailing highway.patrol@alea.gov.
- Driver License Number– You can search for the accident report by entering the driver license number of a driver.
- Name – Or you can enter the first and last name of a driver involved in the crash.
Click on one of the three choices and enter in the requested information
3. Select and Pay for Your Crash Report with a Debit or Credit Card
After you select the accident report you wish to purchase, click on the blue “Next” button to go to the payment screen. You can pay for your accident report by credit card. The cost, including credit card fees, is $17.50.
Keep in mind that it takes up to 10 business days from the date of the crash for accident reports to be available online.
How to Get Your Alabama Accident Report By Mail
To get your report by mail, you may mail a certified check or a money order to the Alabama Department of Public Safety along with a Crash Report Request Form which you must fill out.
Make sure to include the names of drivers involved, the location/date of the accident, and the driver’s license number of each driver.
Print the form and send it to the following address:
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Crash Reports
P.O. Box 1471
Montgomery, AL 36102-1472
Accident reports via mail from the ALEA cost $15.00 per copy.
Need Help? Fob James Law Firm Will Get Your Accident Report For Free
Contact a Car Accident Lawyer at Fob James Law Firm for Help
If you suffered injuries in a car accident, you need an attorney that aggressively fights for you.
At the Fob James Law Firm, our Alabama car accident attorneys provide the attention your case deserves.
Since we take fewer cases, we have more time to focus on you.
If you need help obtaining your Alabama state trooper’s accident report or would like a free consultation, give us a call at 205-407-6009 or contact us online.
Fob James
Fob James obtained a B.S., in software engineering from Auburn University and then continued his education by getting his J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law. After working for a large regional firm for several years where he obtained awards for both individual and corporate clients, Fob found that his passion was fighting for individuals who have been seriously injured or wronged by others. Fob believes that the jury is the great equalizer to the power and influence that large corporations have in society.