Arkansas · Reporting a crash · Updated Oct 2026

Reporting a car accident in Arkansas: police, state report and crash report copies

When to call the police or file your own report, and how to get the crash report.

Short answer

If anyone is hurt, call 911. If anyone is hurt or killed, or any one person's property damage is over $1,000, file an Arkansas Motor Vehicle Accident Report (form SR-1) with the Safety Responsibility Section, P.O. Box 1272, Little Rock, AR 72203, phone (501) 682-7100.

Damage that requires a report: $1,000
Your own report is due within: 30 days
Crash report copies: Can be ordered online (see below)

When to call the police in Arkansas

Always stop and help anyone who is hurt. Leaving the scene of a crash is a crime in every state.

When to call the police: If anyone is hurt, call 911. The Arkansas Insurance Department's auto brochure says your policy usually requires you to report all accidents to the police.
Damage amount: $1,000
Law: Arkansas DFA, Safety Responsibility Section, form SR-1 (Motor Vehicle Accident Report)
Official text: Read the official text

Your own report to the state in Arkansas

Your own report: If anyone is hurt or killed, or any one person's property damage is over $1,000, file an Arkansas Motor Vehicle Accident Report (form SR-1) with the Safety Responsibility Section, P.O. Box 1272, Little Rock, AR 72203, phone (501) 682-7100. File it within 30 days of the crash.
Deadline for your report: 30 days

How to get a copy of the crash report in Arkansas

Arkansas State Police keeps all crash reports in the state.
Buy a copy online at crashreports.ark.org.
The fee is $25 per report.
Most reports are ready within 10 business days.
For crashes with juvenile occupants, call the Crash Records Section at (501) 618-8130. https://crashreports.ark.org/

Arkansas has an online way to get at least some crash reports. Reports written by a city police department or sheriff may have to be requested from that agency; our free request letter can help.

More facts for Arkansas

You must file form SR-1 within 30 days if anyone is hurt or property damage to any one person is over $1,000 (Arkansas DFA, form SR-1).

Step by step after a crash in Arkansas

Stop, help anyone who is hurt and call 911 if needed. Leaving the scene of a crash is a crime.
Call the police when Arkansas law requires it. If anyone is hurt, call 911.
File your own report if the rule applies to you. If anyone is hurt or killed, or any one person's property damage is over $1,000, file an Arkansas Motor Vehicle Accident Report (form SR-1) with the Safety Responsibility Section, P.O. Box 1272, Little Rock, AR 72203, phone (501) 682-7100.
Exchange names, licenses, plates and insurance details, and take photos.
Get a copy of the crash report. Arkansas State Police keeps all crash reports in the state.
Tell your insurer and keep the report or case number.

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Questions about reporting a crash in Arkansas

When do you have to call the police after a car accident in Arkansas?

If anyone is hurt, call 911. The Arkansas Insurance Department's auto brochure says your policy usually requires you to report all accidents to the police.

How much damage has to be reported in Arkansas?

If anyone is hurt or killed, or any one person's property damage is over $1,000, file an Arkansas Motor Vehicle Accident Report (form SR-1) with the Safety Responsibility Section, P.O. Box 1272, Little Rock, AR 72203, phone (501) 682-7100.

Do I have to file my own accident report in Arkansas?

How do I get a copy of a crash report in Arkansas?

Arkansas State Police keeps all crash reports in the state. Buy a copy online at crashreports.ark.org. The fee is $25 per report. Most reports are ready within 10 business days. For crashes with juvenile occupants, call the Crash Records Section at (501) 618-8130. https://crashreports.ark.org/

What is the deadline for an accident report in Arkansas?

File it within 30 days of the crash.

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.