Please see below for a list of frequently asked questions related to crash reports.
How soon can I obtain a copy of my crash report?
Individuals can obtain a copy of their crash report 72 hours after the crash occurred.
I lost the information the police officer provided. How can I get a copy of my crash report?
Please visit www.buycrash.com to obtain a copy of your crash report.
Do I still have to visit the police station to file a Motor Vehicle Crash Operator Report?
No, you do not have to visit the station to file the report. Individuals can obtain the Motor Vehicle Crash Operator Report
online. Please visit www.mass.gov/doc/motor-vehicle-crash-operator-report to obtain a copy of
the report. Please note that this report must be completed within 5 days after the crash (unless the individual
was incapacitated).
I completed the Motor Vehicle Crash Operator Report. Where do I send it?
After completing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Crash Operator Report,
please mail or deliver one (1) copy to the local police department or state police in the city or
town where the crash occurred, mail one (1) copy to your Insurance Company, and mail one (1)
copy to the RMV at the following address: Registry of Motor Vehicles Crash Records P.O. Box
55889 Boston, MA 02205-5889.
For additional questions, please call 978-674-4508.