How to get a crash report from the Cook County Sheriff Police
If the Cook County Sheriff Police responded to your crash in Illinois, here is exactly how to get the official report, what it costs, and what you need.
Official source
Get the Cook County Sheriff Police crash report online
Reports handled by the Cook County Sheriff Police 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: Cook County Sheriff Police / Illinois 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 Cook County Sheriff Police'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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