There are over 4 million registered vehicles in the District of Columbia and nearby surrounding areas. According to the DC Department of Motor Vehicles, in the District alone, there are almost 450,000 active drivers and millions more commute from nearby Maryland and Virginia. With this many drivers on the road, accidents are unfortunately common in Washington DC and in surrounding communities.
How to File an Accident Report in Washington D.C.
After a car accident that resulted in serious property damage or injury, the police request that you call 911 to report the accident immediately. When an officer arrives on the scene of your accident, that officer will fill out the accident report.
Requesting an Accident Report in Washington D.C.
When an officer arrives on the scene of an accident, they will write an accident report (PD-10) and give it a unique six-digit identifying number (CCN). Write this number down because it will be useful when requesting a copy of the accident report.
If you don’t have this number, you can call the station of the police district that responded to your incident to obtain the CCN. Copies of this accident report can be obtained for a $3 fee per PD-10 and you can request them either in-person, or via mail.
Requesting Accident Report in Person or by Mail
You may request an accident report in person or via mail at any Metropolitan Police Department or at the Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters located at:
MPD Headquarters
Henry J. Daly Building
300 Indiana Avenue, NW
Room 3075
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
You must provide either:
- Name and date, location of the accident, time of accident OR
- Six-digit accident number or CCN
It is important to know that the MPD will only release copies of the accident report to people who were directly involved in the accident. If you are trying to obtain copies for a friend or family member, you will be unable to do so if they are not with you.
Contact Our Experienced Washington DC Car Accident Lawyers
After an accident in Washington DC, you need an experienced and aggressive car accident attorney on your side from the start. We level the playing field between you and the insurance company and protect your rights to full and complete compensation every step of the way.
At Patrick Malone & Associates, our Washington DC car accident attorneys know that you need money now to pay for medical expenses, lost wages, and car damages. That’s why we work tirelessly for all our injured clients from the moment they step into our office.
To learn more about what you can do after a car accident, contact our law firm by calling (202) 742-1500 or (888) 625-6635 or filling out our confidential contact form. We offer a free initial consultation for all injured accident victims and can help you choose the legal path that is best for you. Call today!
