How to get a crash report from the Santa Monica Police Dept.
If the Santa Monica Police Dept. responded to your crash in California, here is exactly how to get the official report, what it costs, and what you need.
Official source
Get the Santa Monica Police Dept. crash report online
Reports handled by the Santa Monica Police Dept. are available instantly online through LexisNexis BuyCrash (~$10-15), 24-48h after agency upload. You can also request a copy directly from the agency, often for a lower statutory fee.
Open the official request page→Source: Santa Monica Police Dept. / California crash-report system. Checked 2026-07-24. Details can change — always confirm with the official source.
Requesting directly from the agency
Every agency must also release crash reports on request, usually for a small statutory fee (often less than the online convenience option). Contact the Santa Monica Police Dept.'s records office and ask for a crash or collision report; have the report number or the date, location, and a driver's name ready.
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