Traffic Reports

Motor vehicle accident reports, written by the Oakland Police Department, are available for purchase on-line, in person or by mail. You must be an involved party or a representative of an involved party to obtain a copy of a Traffic Collision report.

  • To obtain a copy of a report online you must go to the link below and provide the Accident report number, the date the accident occurred, and your last name:

             http://oaklandca.policereports.us/
            Cost of an on-line report: $15.50 (this includes a $3.00 convenience fee)

  • Some accident reports may not be available on-line as a result of the following and therefore must be obtained in person or by mail:
-     An Oakland Police Officer did not respond to the scene of the accident;
-     There were serious injuries and/or a fatality as a result of the accident;
-     The accident involved a City of Oakland vehicle
The Oakland Police Department reserves the right to further restrict the availability of on-line accident reports.

  • To obtain a copy of a report in person you must come to the Eastmont Substation at 2651 73rd Avenue, Oakland, CA. 94605, Tuesday through Friday, between the hours of 11am-3pm. You must have valid, government issued Identification. The cost is $12.50. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Cash and check as payment.
  • To obtain a copy of a report by mail you must send a signed request with all details you have regarding the accident; a check for $12.50; and a self addressed, stamped envelope to 2651 73rd Avenue, Oakland, CA. 94605 as well as:
  • If you are an involved party; a copy of your Identification
  • If you are an Insurance representative; a claim or policy number
  • If you are an Attorney for an involved party; a signed authorization release from your client

 

Reports are typically available fourteen (14) to twenty-one (21) days from the date of the accident. If your report is not available after twenty-one (21) days, please contact the Traffic Division at (510) 238-3155.