Nevada Accident Reports: Highway Patrol, SR-1 and Insurance Rules
Who has your crash report, what drivers must report, insurance rules and traffic deaths in Nevada.
In the south, I-15 runs from the California line through Las Vegas and continues toward Arizona, while I-11 connects with traffic coming from the Arizona line at US 93. Farther north, I-80 stretches 410 miles from California to Utah, passing through Reno, and I-580 links Reno with Carson City.
With so many drivers traveling these routes, crashes can happen in busy city areas as well as on highways connecting communities across the state. The Nevada Highway Patrol operates out of three regional commands in Las Vegas, Reno, and Elko, but city police and county sheriffs also handle crashes within their jurisdictions.
So, if you need a copy of your accident report, the first step is figuring out which agency responded to the crash, since that is where you will need to request it.
Who Has Your Nevada Crash Report
The agency that responded keeps the report. If a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper worked your crash, the report comes from NHP. If city police or a sheriff’s deputy came, go to that department’s records section.
NHP accident reports come from the Highway Patrol regional office that covers the area where the crash happened, which is where the Department of Public Safety sends requests under NRS 480.600.
The office needs the NHP crash number (the letters NHP followed by a number), the last name of someone involved, and the date of the crash. A report costs $10, crash photos cost $5, and NHP says reports are ready 7 to 14 days after the crash. NHP’s request page lists no online ordering option, so contact the office directly.
All three offices are open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
- Southern Command, Las Vegas. 6830 Bermuda Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119, (702) 668-4100. Covers Las Vegas, Boulder City, Laughlin, Searchlight, Beatty, and other parts of Southern Nevada.
- Northern Command West, Reno. 357 Hammill Lane, Reno, NV 89511, (775) 687-9600. Covers Reno, Carson City, Tahoe and Minden area, Fernley, Fallon, Yerington, Hawthorne and Tonopah.
- Northern Command East, Elko. 3920 East Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801, (775) 753-1111. Covers Elko, Ely, Winnemucca, Lovelock, Battle Mountain, Wells, West Wendover, and other parts of Eastern Nevada.
Don’t want to deal with the forms, or not sure which agency took your report? We can get a copy of your report for you at no cost.
Police Reports From Nevada Cities and Counties
City police departments and sheriff’s offices release their own crash reports, so start with the records section of the department that responded. Here is how three of them handle requests:
| Department | How to request | Fee |
| Henderson Police | Online with the “Request Report” button on the city’s police records page; closed traffic cases only, and reports under investigation are released once the case closes | $10 per traffic report |
| Reno Police | Online through CrashDocs or the City of Reno public records portal, the front desk kiosk at 911 Kuenzli St., or by mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope to RPD, Records Section, PO Box 1900, Reno, NV 89505; the department has up to 5 business days to respond. Records line 775-334-2155 | Not posted |
| Washoe County Sheriff | Online through the Carfax Police Crash Assistance Program on CrashDocs; Sheriff’s Office at 911 Parr Blvd., Reno, 775-328-3001 | Not posted |
What Nevada Drivers Must Report
At the scene, Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) section 484E.030 requires each driver to give their name, address and vehicle registration number, and to show a driver’s license on request, to anyone injured, the owner of any damaged property, and any officer present.
Drivers must also give reasonable help to anyone hurt, including arranging a ride for treatment. If no officer is there and the crash injures or kills someone or happens on a highway, the driver must promptly report it to the nearest police office or NHP office. Breaking this law is a misdemeanor.
Within 10 days, NRS section 484E.070 requires a written report to the Nevada DMV for any crash that injures or kills someone or causes an apparent $750 or more in total damage to any vehicle or item of property.
The form is the SR-1, Report of Traffic Crash, mailed to the DMV at 555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711, with no email or fax option listed. If a vehicle was damaged, attach a repair estimate or a total-loss statement from a repair garage, a licensed adjuster, or a licensed appraiser.
No SR-1 is needed when a police officer investigated the crash and the officer’s report lists the insurer’s name and address, the policy number, and the coverage dates. A driver too hurt to report is excused while incapacitated, and if that driver does not own the vehicle, the owner must file within 10 days of learning of the crash. The SR-1 is confidential and generally cannot be used as evidence at trial.
Willfully skipping the report can bring a one-year suspension of your driving privileges under NRS section 484E.080, lifted early once the report is received, or the failure is shown not to be willful. Knowingly giving false information on it is a gross misdemeanor.
Nevada Car Insurance Requirements and Fault Rules
Nevada requires liability coverage of at least $25,000 for injury or death to one person, $50,000 for injury or death to two or more people, and $20,000 for property damage in any one crash under NRS section 485.185.
Insurers must offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage equal to your bodily injury limits, on a form approved by the Insurance Commissioner, and send a copy of that offer with each renewal under NRS section 687B.145. The coverage is optional, and you can add it later by asking your insurer in writing. Insurers must also offer at least $1,000 of medical payments coverage on passenger car policies.
Nevada is a fault state with no personal injury protection (PIP) requirement. The driver who caused the crash is responsible for the other side’s losses, usually through liability insurance. Under section 41.141, a person who was partly at fault can still recover as long as their share of the fault is not greater than the other side’s, with all defendants counted together. A driver found more than 50% at fault recovers nothing.
Nevada Traffic Deaths by the Numbers
| Measure | Figure | Year | Source |
| Traffic deaths so far this year | 261 through Sept. 30, against 288 at the same point in 2025 | 2026 | Nevada Office of Traffic Safety |
| People killed in traffic crashes (preliminary) | 380 in 362 crashes | 2025 | Nevada Office of Traffic Safety |
| Pedestrians killed (preliminary) | 109, down from 114 in 2024 | 2025 | Nevada Office of Traffic Safety |
| Motorcyclists killed (preliminary) | 83, the same as in 2024 | 2025 | Nevada Office of Traffic Safety |
| People killed in traffic crashes (preliminary) | 420 | 2024 | Nevada Office of Traffic Safety |
| Deaths in crashes with an alcohol-impaired driver | 138 (33%) | 2024 | NHTSA |
The Office of Traffic Safety labels its 2025 counts preliminary. Pedestrians made up more than a quarter of the people killed on Nevada roads in 2025.
Nevada Crash Guides by City and County
At Local Accident Reports, we cover crashes across the country, going county by county and then city by city. From car crashes and motorcycle wrecks to commercial and residential fires, we report on accidents of all kinds happening in communities across the nation.
Nevada is no exception. With 16 counties and 1 independent city, accidents happen across the state every day, and we work to keep people informed. Beyond reporting when and where a crash occurred, we also help drivers and commuters get to know the places they travel through. That includes highlighting major roads, busy routes, and dangerous intersections so people can better understand local driving conditions.
Here, you can find the latest accident reports from Nevada’s counties and communities, along with guides to some of the state’s most important cities.
County accident news: Clark County · Washoe County · Lyon County · Carson City County · Douglas County · Nye County · Churchill County · Lincoln County
Intersections and road stretches with high crash counts are listed on our Nevada dangerous intersections page.
Help After a Crash
- Local Accident Reports. After a crash, we can connect you with local help, from doctors and body shops to injury attorneys. Contact our team.
- Nevada Victims of Crime Program Helps people hurt in DUI crashes and pedestrian hit-and-runs. Apply within one year of the injury or death, and the crime must have been reported to police within five days; DUI claims also need a blood alcohol report or other evidence of intoxication.
- MADD Free support for people hurt by drunk or drugged drivers and for families who lost someone. 24-hour help line: 877-MADD-HELP.
- 911. Call or text 911 after an accident for support.
- Trauma centers. Nevada’s Level I trauma centers are University Medical Center of Southern Nevada and Sunrise Hospital Medical Center, both in Las Vegas, and Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno is the Level II center, per the state’s NVTrauma page.
Nevada Crash Questions
How do I get a Nevada Highway Patrol accident report?
Contact the NHP regional office for the area where the crash happened: Southern Command in Las Vegas, Northern Command West in Reno, or Northern Command East in Elko. Have the NHP crash number, the last name of someone involved, and the crash date ready. A report costs $10, crash photos cost $5, and reports are ready 7 to 14 days after the crash.
Do I have to file an SR-1 with the Nevada DMV?
Yes, within 10 days, if the crash injured or killed someone or caused an apparent $750 or more in total damage to any vehicle or item of property. Mail the SR-1 to the DMV in Carson City, with a repair estimate if a vehicle was damaged. You can skip it when an officer investigated and recorded your insurance details in the police report.
What car insurance does Nevada require, and is it a no-fault state?
Nevada requires at least $25,000 for one person’s injury or death, $50,000 for two or more people, and $20,000 for property damage. It is a fault state with no PIP requirement, so the at-fault driver’s liability coverage pays the other side’s losses. A driver up to 50% at fault can still recover from the other side.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Nevada?
Two years for injury and wrongful death claims and three years for property damage, under NRS section 11.190. A claim against the state goes to the Attorney General, and one against a city, county, or other local government goes to its governing body, within two years under section 41.036. Filing that claim is not required before a lawsuit.
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The full archive is at Nevada accident news, and recent accident alerts follow new crashes nationwide as they are reported.
Local Accident Reports compiles this information from public agency sources and published reports for general reference. It is not legal advice and is not an official police record. Fees, forms and deadlines change, so confirm with the agency before you send a request. Last updated October 2026.