How to get a crash report from the Department of Juvenile Justice

If the Department of Juvenile Justice responded to your crash in Kentucky, here is exactly how to get the official report, what it costs, and what you need.

Official source

Get the Department of Juvenile Justice crash report online

Reports handled by the Department of Juvenile Justice 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: Department of Juvenile Justice / Kentucky 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 Department of Juvenile Justice'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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