New Jersey Crash Reports: State Police, Toll Roads and the SR-1
Who has your crash report, what drivers must report, insurance rules and traffic deaths in New Jersey.
The New Jersey Turnpike stretches 148 miles between the George Washington Bridge and the Delaware Memorial Bridge, while the Garden State Parkway runs 173 miles from the state's southern tip to the New York Thruway, connecting drivers to the Shore and Cape May along the way.
Away from these major routes, traffic flows through towns and cities where local police departments handle crashes, while State Police stations cover other areas and roads. So, if you need a copy of a crash report, where the accident happened makes a difference. The road you were traveling on and the town where the crash occurred help determine which agency prepared the report and where you need to go to get it.
Who Has Your New Jersey Crash Report
The New Jersey State Police cover the interstates and state highways in their patrol areas, and Troop D handles the Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. Crashes on local streets go to that town’s police department, or to the State Police in towns where troopers provide full police coverage. Atlantic City Expressway reports are not on the State Police portal; they are requested in writing from the Atlantic City Expressway Authority.
State Police and toll road reports are requested online through the NJSP crash report portal, which also handles Turnpike and Parkway reports for the Turnpike Authority. A State Police report from a non-toll road costs $13, and a Turnpike or Parkway report costs $5, paid by card. Anyone can request a basic crash report, and reports stay available for six years from the year of the crash. Full investigation files from serious and fatal crashes cost $20 and require a subpoena or court order.
The Turnpike Authority says online Turnpike and Parkway reports can take up to 14 business days, depending on when the report is completed. Paper copies can also be ordered by mail from the Authority for $5 plus five or seven cents per printed page, depending on page size, paid by certified check or money order.
Don’t want to deal with the forms, or not sure which agency took your report? We can get a copy of your police report for you at no cost.
Police Reports From New Jersey Towns
Town police reports come from the department that responded, so the records bureau of the department that responded is the place to start. A few examples of how departments handle it:
| Department | How to request | Fee |
| Trenton Police | Records Office, 225 N. Clinton Ave., or by mail with a cashier’s check | $0.50 per page for the first 10 pages in person; $0.10 per page after 10; $5 flat fee by mail |
| Toms River Police | Online through CrashDocs | $5 |
| Clifton Police | Online through CrashDocs | $1 for the first page, $0.50 per additional page |
| Howell Police | Online through CrashDocs | Free in person; $5 through CrashDocs |
Keep in mind that Trenton releases reports by mail only to the people named, their attorneys, and their insurers.
What New Jersey Drivers Must Report
Under New Jersey Statutes (N.J.S.A.) section 39:4-130, a driver in a crash that injures or kills anyone, or damages one person’s property by more than $500, must notify the local police, the county police or the State Police by the quickest means available.
The same law requires a written report within 10 days, unless a police officer files one. That driver report is the SR-1, mailed to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, CN 600, Trenton, NJ 08625-0600. Knowingly failing to report carries a fine of $30 to $100.
How No-Fault Insurance Works in New Jersey
New Jersey’s Basic and Standard auto policies both include personal injury protection (PIP). The Department of Banking and Insurance says PIP is sometimes called no-fault coverage because it pays your own medical expenses no matter who caused the crash.
From January 1, 2026, a Standard policy must carry at least $35,000 for injury to one person, $70,000 per crash, and $25,000 for property damage, with PIP starting at $15,000 and available up to $250,000 or more.
A Basic policy carries $15,000 of PIP and $5,000 of property damage, with $10,000 of bodily injury coverage optional and no uninsured motorist coverage.
Your policy’s lawsuit option also matters after a crash. With the limitation on lawsuit option, you can sue the other driver for pain and suffering only for one of these injuries: loss of a body part, significant disfigurement or scarring, a displaced fracture, loss of a fetus, a permanent injury, or death. With no limitation, you keep the right to sue for any injury.
New Jersey Traffic Deaths by the Numbers
| Measure | Figure | Year | Source |
| People killed in traffic crashes | 582 in 547 crashes | 2025 | New Jersey State Police |
| People killed in traffic crashes | 684 | 2024 | New Jersey State Police |
| Pedestrians killed | 175, down from 230 | 2025 | New Jersey State Police |
| Deaths in crashes with an alcohol-impaired driver | 150 (22%) | 2024 | NHTSA |
| Motorcyclists killed | 112 | 2024 | NHTSA |
New Jersey Crash Guides by City and County
At Local Accident Reports, we cover crashes across the country. That means going county by county, and then city by city, focusing on car crashes, motorcycle wrecks, commercial and residential fires, and every other kind of accident happening in every corner of the nation.
New Jersey is no exception. With 21 counties and 52 cities, there are crashes to report every single day, and that’s what we do. But we don’t stop there. We don’t just want to tell drivers and commuters when and where a crash happened. We also want to help people get to know the cities they drive in, including the most important roads and the most dangerous intersections, so they have a clear picture of what to expect behind the wheel.
Here you’ll find the latest accidents across New Jersey’s counties and communities, along with guides to some of the state’s most important cities.
County accident news: Passaic County · Union County · Warren County · Hunterdon County · Ocean County · Essex County · Middlesex County · Monmouth County
Compare nearby states: Northeast crash reports and car accident laws by state · No-fault states and insurance minimums in all 50 states
The roads and intersections with the worst records statewide are on our New Jersey 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.
- Victims of Crime Compensation Office Helps pay costs for people hurt by drunk or drugged drivers and for dependent relatives of those killed. File within five years; the crime must have been reported to police within nine months. 877-658-2221.
- County victim-witness offices Each county has one, offering court support and case updates in criminal cases.
- MADD New Jersey. Free support for victims and survivors of drunk and drugged driving crashes. 24-hour help line: 877-MADD-HELP (877-623-3435).
- 911. Call 911 after a crash for support.
- Trauma centers. New Jersey’s three Level I trauma centers are Cooper University Hospital in Camden, University Hospital in Newark, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, per the Department of Health’s trauma center list.
New Jersey Crash Questions
How do I get a New Jersey State Police crash report?
Request it on the NJSP crash report portal. A report from a non-toll road costs $13, paid by card, and anyone may request a basic report for up to six years after the crash year. Full files from serious or fatal crashes cost $20 and need a subpoena or court order.
How do I get a Turnpike or Garden State Parkway crash report?
Use the same NJSP portal, where a Turnpike or Parkway report costs $5. The Turnpike Authority says online reports can take up to 14 business days, and paper copies can be ordered from it by mail for $5 plus five or seven cents per printed page.
Is New Jersey a no-fault state?
New Jersey’s Basic and Standard auto policies include personal injury protection (PIP), which the state insurance department says is sometimes called no-fault coverage because it pays your own medical expenses no matter who caused the crash. Whether you can also sue the other driver for pain and suffering depends on the lawsuit option on your policy.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in New Jersey?
You have two years to file injury claims under N.J.S.A. section 2A:14-2 and two years from the date of death to file wrongful death claims, section 2A:31-3. A claim against a town, county, or state agency must be presented within 90 days under section 59:8-8.
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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.