How to Request a Crash Report

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The Office of Data Quality Control and Assurance is the "keeper" of the crash reports.  We collect all crash reports from all law enforcement agencies throughout Wyoming.  We work diligently with law enforcement agencies to ensure the crash reports are kept and distributed per State Statute.

If you are interested in requesting a crash report, you will need to contact Highway Safety with the following information.

  • Case number (if you have it)
  • Law Enforcement Agency that worked the crash
  • Name of person involved
  • Date of birth of person involved
  • Date of Crash
  • VIN of vehicle involved
  • Your email address
  • Your phone number

Requests for crash reports can be made in one of four ways:

  • In person at the WYDOT Highway Safety Office located in Cheyenne  (5300 Bishop Blvd).
  • Over the phone by calling Highway Safety at (307) 777-4450.
  • By email: crash.records@wyo.gov.   
  • By mail:  (Please specify if you want to receive your report via paper copy, email, or fax).    

                           Wyoming Department of Transportation
                            Attention:  Highway Safety
                            5300 Bishop Blvd.
                            Cheyenne, WY  82009

For additional questions, contact Highway Safety at (307) 777-4450.


Reporting a Crash

As of July 1, 2025, in accordance with W.S. 31-5-1105, the driver of a vehicle involved in a crash shall immediately by the quickest means of communication give notice of the crash to the local police department, the county sheriff and/or State Law Enforcement.

This section shall only apply if the accident results in injury to or death of any person; or property damage to the extent the vehicle, excluding bicycles or any other vehicle moved solely by human power, is so disabled as to prevent its normal and safe operation.