Oregon Accident Reports: DMV Filing and the Police Copy
Who has your crash report, what drivers must report, insurance rules and traffic deaths in Oregon.
I-5 stretches 308 miles from the California line through Eugene, Salem, and Portland before reaching the Columbia River and Washington, while I-84 runs 375 miles east from Portland toward Idaho. Meanwhile, I-205 loops around the east side of the metro area, giving drivers another way through the region.
With so much traffic moving along these highways and the local streets connecting to them, crashes can involve several different agencies, including state troopers, city police officers, and county deputies. That means getting your paperwork in order involves two separate reports: the police crash report and the report you may need to file with the Oregon DMV.
Who Has Your Oregon Crash Report
An “Oregon DMV accident report” can mean two different documents:
- The report you file yourself. Each driver in a crash that injures or kills someone, or that meets one of the DMV’s $2,500 damage triggers listed below, must send the DMV an Oregon Traffic Collision and Insurance Report (form 735-32) within 72 hours, even when police wrote a report.
- The police report. DMV also sells copies of police crash reports, including Oregon State Police reports.
Oregon State Police reports. OSP’s public records page directs anyone asking for a crash report to the Oregon DMV at 503-945-5000. DMV sells a copy of the police report, listed as a Police Traffic Crash Report, for $8.50, and charges the fee even if no report is found. DMV’s records form 735-48 works only for DMV account holders.
To order a copy yourself, mail form 735-7266, Order Your Own Record, with a check or money order to DMV Records Services, 1905 Lana Ave. NE, Salem, OR 97314. Requesters must qualify under ORS 802.175 to 802.191, the state law on who may get DMV records.
For $12.50, also charged when no record is found, DMV sells a certified letter called Oregon Traffic Accident and Insurance Information. It lists the people, vehicles, and insurance involved, and goes to people in the crash or their representatives. A driver who filed a DMV accident report can get a Certificate of Filing at no charge.
OSP’s own records unit handles its investigative files: $12.50 for a small report, $25 an hour plus page fees for larger requests. Processing can take 30 days or more.
ODOT halted its Portland-area pricing plan for I-5 and I-205 in March 2024, and tolling on the I-205 Abernethy Bridge is paused.
Don’t want to deal with DMV 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 Oregon Cities and Counties
City police departments and sheriff’s offices release their own reports, so start with the department that responded to your crash:
| Department | How to request | Fee |
| Portland Police Bureau | City public records portal at portland.gov/public-records, or mail the Uniform Public Records Request Form; no phone or email requests. Public Records Unit: 503-823-0756 | $12.50 for the first 10 pages, plus $1.00 for each additional page |
| Salem Police | City public records portal, or in person or by fax (503-588-6329) at SPD Records, 333 Division St. NE; allow at least 72 hours | Free of charge for parties involved in the accident; $20 if not involved |
| Gresham Police | Online Police Department records request on the city’s Public Information Requests page, or the paper Police Department Records Request Form; questions to [email protected] | Accident reports $30 for the first 10 pages, then $2 a page |
| Hillsboro Police | Written request to the Custodian of Records, 250 SE 10th Ave.; 503-681-6175 | Face sheet of an Oregon Traffic Crash Report free to involved parties; full reports $12 for the first 15 double-sided pages |
| Multnomah County Sheriff | County Public Records Center portal, or in person or by mail at 234 SW Kendall Ct., Troutdale | $15 for documents up to two pages long, plus $2 per additional page |
| Eugene Police | Eugene Police Records | $5 for first 10 pages; $1 for each additional page |
What Oregon Drivers Must Report to DMV
Under Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) sections 811.720 and 811.725, each driver in a crash on a road or premises open to the public must file the Oregon Traffic Collision and Insurance Report (Form 735-32) with DMV within 72 hours when:
- someone was injured or killed;
- damage to your vehicle is over $2,500;
- damage to any vehicle is over $2,500, and a vehicle was towed from the scene;
- or damage to property other than a vehicle is over $2,500.
A police report does not replace Form 735-32: the DMV says you still need to file even if law enforcement filed a report. If you can’t file within 72 hours, file as soon as you can.
The DMV recommends filing online through DMV2U, which is open to drivers with an Oregon license, permit, or ID number. You can also mail the form to the DMV Crash Reporting Unit, 1905 Lana Ave. NE, Salem, OR 97314, fax it to 503-945-5267, or bring it to a DMV office. Paper forms are at DMV offices and local police stations, or call DMV at 503-945-5000.
Not filing is a Class B traffic violation under ORS 811.725, and Oregon law requires the DMV to send a suspension notice to a driver who does not file. The DMV also cannot give you a copy of your report later under ORS section 802.220(5), so keep a copy before you submit it.
At the scene of a crash that injures or kills someone, ORS section 811.705 requires each driver to stop, stay, give reasonable aid (including transport), and exchange names, addresses, registration, and insurance details.
If no one is able to receive that information, wait for police; if you learn of the crash only after leaving, call 9-1-1 right away. Failing these duties is a Class C felony, or a Class B felony when someone is seriously injured or killed.
Oregon Insurance Rules After a Crash
ORS section 806.070 sets Oregon’s liability minimums at $25,000 for injury to one person, $50,000 per crash, and $20,000 for property damage.
The DMV lists two more required coverages: $15,000 of personal injury protection (PIP) per person, and uninsured motorist coverage of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash. Under ORS section 742.502, uninsured motorist coverage must include underinsured coverage, and you can choose lower limits in writing only down to the state minimums.
PIP is coverage on your own policy that pays your crash costs first. Under ORS section 742.524, it pays medical and hospital bills up to $15,000 incurred within two years, 70% of lost income up to $3,000 a month for up to 52 weeks if the disability lasts at least 14 days, essential services up to $30 a day for up to 52 weeks, and funeral costs up to $5,000.
Oregon pairs that required PIP with fault-based claims. Losses beyond PIP are claimed against the liability insurance of the driver who caused the crash. Under ORS section 31.600, a person who was partly at fault can still recover if their share of fault is not greater than the combined fault of the others, and the award shrinks by their percentage. A person 51% or more at fault recovers nothing.
Oregon Traffic Deaths by the Numbers
| Measure | Figure | Year | Source |
| People killed in crashes (preliminary) | 487 | 2025 | ODOT |
| Serious injuries (preliminary) | 3,717 | 2025 | ODOT |
| People killed in crashes | 539 | 2024 | ODOT |
| Pedestrians killed | 97 | 2024 | ODOT |
| Deaths in crashes with an alcohol-impaired driver | 200 | 2023 | NHTSA FARS, in ODOT’s Highway Safety Annual Report |
Pedestrians made up about 18% of the people killed on Oregon roads in 2024.
Oregon Crash Guides by City and County
At Local Accident Reports, we cover crashes throughout the country, working county by county and city by city to keep track of what is happening on the roads. From car crashes and motorcycle wrecks to commercial and residential fires, we report on accidents of all kinds, no matter where they happen.
Oregon is no exception. With 36 counties and 241 municipalities, there is plenty to cover, and new accidents happen every day. Our goal, however, goes beyond reporting when and where a crash occurred. We also want to help drivers and commuters get to know the places they travel through, from major roads and busy highways to dangerous intersections where accidents are more likely to happen.
Here, you can find the latest accident reports from communities across Oregon, along with guides to some of the state’s most important cities. Whether you are looking for information about a recent crash or want to learn more about the roads you use every day, we can help you.
County accident news: Multnomah County · Washington County · Marion County · Lane County · Coos County · Clackamas County · Douglas County · Jackson County
Compare nearby states: Western crash reports and car accident laws by state · No-fault states and insurance minimums in all 50 states
Questions about getting, reading or correcting a police report? See our accident report FAQ.
Specific intersections and road stretches around the state are listed on our Oregon 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.
- Oregon Crime Victims’ Compensation Run by the Oregon Department of Justice, it covers victims of DUII assault and of hit-and-run crashes that cause injury or death. It pays after auto insurance, and full benefits generally require that the crime was reported to police or a medical provider. Call 503-378-5348 or 1-800-503-7983.
- MADD Free support for people hurt by drunk or drugged drivers and their families. 24-hour help line: 877-MADD-HELP (877-623-3435).
- 911. Call or text 911 after an accident for support.
- Trauma centers. The Oregon Health Authority designates trauma hospitals at Levels I to IV, with Level I and II offering the highest level of care, on its trauma care page. OHSU in Portland describes itself as the only academic Level I trauma center in Oregon.
Oregon Crash Questions
How do I file an Oregon DMV accident report?
Each driver files the Oregon Traffic Collision and Insurance Report, form 735-32, with DMV within 72 hours of a crash that injures or kills someone or meets one of DMV’s $2,500 damage triggers. File online through DMV2U, or by mail, fax, or in person. A police report does not replace it, and not filing leads to a suspension notice.
How do I get an Oregon State Police crash report?
Oregon State Police send crash report requests to the Oregon DMV. To order a copy of the police crash report, which costs $8.50, mail DMV form 735-7266, Order Your Own Record, with a check or money order. DMV charges the fee even when it finds no report, and requesters must qualify under Oregon’s law on who may get DMV records.
Is Oregon a no-fault state?
No. Oregon requires $15,000 of personal injury protection, which pays your own medical bills first, but losses beyond it are claimed against the at-fault driver’s liability insurance. A driver who is partly to blame can still recover a reduced amount, unless their share of fault is 51% or more.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Oregon?
Two years for personal injury claims under ORS section 12.110, three years for wrongful death under section 30.020, and six years for vehicle and other property damage under section 12.080. A claim against a city, county, or state agency needs written notice within 180 days, or one year for a death, and a lawsuit within two years under section 30.275.
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The full archive is at Oregon 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.