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When to call the police in Delaware

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: Report the crash right away to the police agency for that location if anyone is hurt or killed, if the crash is on a public road and damage looks like $2,000 or more, or if a driver seems impaired by alcohol or drugs. You may also report smaller crashes.
Damage amount: $2,000
Law: 21 Del. C. § 4203
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Your own report to the state in Delaware

Your own report: No separate driver report to the DMV. Police complete the State of Delaware Uniform Traffic Collision Report for reportable crashes.

How to get a copy of the crash report in Delaware

For crashes handled by the Delaware State Police, request the report by mail from Delaware State Police, Traffic Operations Section, P.O. Box 430, Dover. Fee: $25 (fatal crash $60), check or money order to Delaware State Police; include your collision information exchange form.
No walk-ins.
Questions: (302) 739-5931.
For crashes handled by a city police department, ask that department. https://dsp.delaware.gov/traffic-unit/

Our data shows no confirmed online way to order crash reports in Delaware, so you can ask the agency by mail with our free request letter.

Step by step after a crash in Delaware

Stop, help anyone who is hurt and call 911 if needed. Leaving the scene of a crash is a crime.
Call the police when Delaware law requires it. Report the crash right away to the police agency for that location if anyone is hurt or killed, if the crash is on a public road and damage looks like $2,000 or more, or if a driver seems impaired by alcohol or drugs.
File your own report if the rule applies to you. No separate driver report to the DMV. Police complete the State of Delaware Uniform Traffic Collision Report for reportable crashes.
Exchange names, licenses, plates and insurance details, and take photos.
Get a copy of the crash report. For crashes handled by the Delaware State Police, request the report by mail from Delaware State Police, Traffic Operations Section, P.O. Box 430, Dover. Fee: $25 (fatal crash $60), check or money order to Delaware State Police; include your collision information exchange form.
Tell your insurer and keep the report or case number.

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Questions about reporting a crash in Delaware

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

Report the crash right away to the police agency for that location if anyone is hurt or killed, if the crash is on a public road and damage looks like $2,000 or more, or if a driver seems impaired by alcohol or drugs. You may also report smaller crashes.

How much damage has to be reported in Delaware?

Report the crash right away to the police agency for that location if anyone is hurt or killed, if the crash is on a public road and damage looks like $2,000 or more, or if a driver seems impaired by alcohol or drugs.

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

No separate driver report to the DMV. Police complete the State of Delaware Uniform Traffic Collision Report for reportable crashes.

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

For crashes handled by the Delaware State Police, request the report by mail from Delaware State Police, Traffic Operations Section, P.O. Box 430, Dover. Fee: $25 (fatal crash $60), check or money order to Delaware State Police; include your collision information exchange form. No walk-ins. Questions: (302) 739-5931. For crashes handled by a city police department, ask that department. https://dsp.delaware.gov/traffic-unit/

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.

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