Arkansas State Police crash reports are kept by the Arkansas State Police (ASP), the state’s statutory repository for crash investigation records, and you can order a copy online, by mail or at a troop headquarters. ASP lists a $10 fee per report if you were involved in the crash and $25 if you were not.
Fatal Crash Summary or Full Report: What Is the Difference in Arkansas?
A fatal crash summary is a short, early account posted online that reflects only the investigating officer’s initial findings. The full crash report is the official record, checked for accuracy by a trooper’s supervisor before it is filed in Little Rock. You can read a summary for free, but the full report has to be ordered and paid for.
The agency is direct about the limits of its fatal crash summaries. According to ASP, the summaries are not considered official reports of a highway crash investigation. It also warns that a summary may not represent the facts eventually placed on file in the official final report.
The summaries are grouped by year on the ASP site. They can help confirm the basic facts of a fatal crash, but the full report is the record insurers and attorneys usually ask to see.
Three Ways to Order Arkansas State Police Crash Reports
Requests are accepted online, by mail and in person. The following table shows what each route involves, using the fees ASP publishes.
| Route | Where it goes | Fee ASP lists | What you send or bring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Crash Report Online Purchase System | $25.00 per report | Crash details to search with |
| Mail, involved person | Crash Records Section, Little Rock | $10 per report | Form, copy of your ID, check or money order |
| Mail, not involved | Crash Records Section, Little Rock | $25 per report | Form, check or money order |
| In person | Troop headquarters for the area | $10 if involved, $25 if not | Crash details and payment |
The online purchase system lists a statutory fee of $25.00 for each report, while the mail form for people involved in the crash lists $10.
The online system also offers a VIN search that shows whether a vehicle has been in a crash in Arkansas. That can be useful if you are checking a used car. For reports that involve juvenile occupants, the site asks you to call the Crash Records Section directly.
Mailing a Request to the ASP Crash Records Section
Mail works well if you would rather pay by check or do not want to order online. Here is how to put the packet together.
- Choose the right form. ASP has one mail-in form for people involved in the crash and another for people who were not.
- Fill in the crash details. If you do not know the report number, the form asks for the crash date, time, highway or street, location and county.
- Add proof of identity. An involved person must include a copy of a driver’s license or ID card. A parent or guardian asking for a juvenile’s report must include a copy of the child’s birth certificate.
- Enclose payment. Make the check or money order payable to the Arkansas State Police.
- Mail the packet to Arkansas State Police, Attn: Crash Records Section, One State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209.
Keep a copy of everything you send. That makes any follow-up call much easier.
When an Arkansas Crash Report Becomes Available
Each report is first checked for accuracy by a trooper’s supervisor. The report then goes to the crash records repository at ASP’s administrative headquarters in Little Rock.
According to the ASP crash records page, a report can be ordered in most cases within 10 days of being completed. ASP’s online crash report site words the window differently, as ten business days following the date of the crash, so allow about two weeks either way.
To find your report, ASP says you will need:
- The date of the crash
- The highway number
- The county where the crash happened
- The name of at least one driver
An officer may also have given you a number at the scene. You can read our guide on how to find your crash report number to understand where that number usually appears.
Crashes Worked by City Police or County Sheriffs in Arkansas
Not every crash in Arkansas is worked by a state trooper. City police departments and county sheriff’s offices write reports too, and those reports reach the ASP repository as well.
The ASP copies of local and county reports are duplicates of records routinely available at the department where the report was first written. So the local department that responded should have your report too. Our Arkansas accident resources page gathers more help for drivers and families across the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas State Police Crash Reports
How much do Arkansas State Police crash reports cost?
ASP lists a $10 fee per report if you were involved in the crash and $25 if you were not. The online purchase system lists $25.00 per report.
Is an Arkansas fatal crash summary the same as a crash report?
No. A summary reflects only an officer’s initial findings and is not an official crash investigation report, according to ASP.
How long does it take to get an Arkansas State Police crash report?
In most cases, a report can be ordered within 10 days of being completed.
What information do I need to find my Arkansas crash report?
Have the crash date, highway number, county and the name of at least one driver.
Free Help Getting Your Arkansas Report
Ordering a report should not add stress to an already hard moment such as a car accident. Local Accident Reports can help you request your police report fast and for free.
If you have any doubts, you can contact our team at 888-657-1460.
Last reviewed: October 2026
This post was reviewed by Hernán Beresnak, Lead Editor, Local Accident Reports.
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