Nevada · Reporting a crash · Updated Oct 2026

Reporting a car accident in Nevada: 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 or killed, or the crash happened on a highway, and no officer is at the scene, report it right away to the nearest police office or the Nevada Highway Patrol. If anyone is hurt or killed, or damage to any vehicle or property looks like $750 or more, send form SR-1 (Report of Traffic Crash) to the Nevada DMV within 10 days.

Damage that requires a report: $750
Your own report is due within: 10 days
Crash report copies: Can be ordered online (see below)
Law: NRS 484E.030, 484E.040, 484E.050, 484E.070, 484E.080

When to call the police in Nevada

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 or killed, or the crash happened on a highway, and no officer is at the scene, report it right away to the nearest police office or the Nevada Highway Patrol. If you hit a parked car or other unattended property, you must leave a note with your name and address and also tell police right away.
Damage amount: $750
Law: NRS 484E.030, 484E.040, 484E.050, 484E.070, 484E.080
Official text: Read the official text

Your own report to the state in Nevada

Your own report: If anyone is hurt or killed, or damage to any vehicle or property looks like $750 or more, send form SR-1 (Report of Traffic Crash) to the Nevada DMV within 10 days. Attach a repair estimate or total-loss statement, and a doctor's statement for each person injured in your vehicle; the form also asks for proof of insurance. You do not need an SR-1 if a police officer investigated and the police report lists each driver's insurance company, policy number and coverage dates. If you willfully fail to file a required report, your driving privilege can be suspended; the suspension lasts 1 year unless the DMV receives the report or proof that the failure was not willful (NRS 484E.080).
Deadline for your report: 10 days

How to get a copy of the crash report in Nevada

For crashes worked by the Nevada Highway Patrol, request the report online through the NHP Crash Report Request page (it links to CRASHDOCS.org).
You need the crash number (starts with "NHP"), a last name and the crash date.
Reports are ready 7-14 days after the crash and cost $10.
Fatal crash reports and photos ($5) come from the NHP regional offices.
For crashes worked by a city police department or sheriff (for example Las Vegas Metro), ask that agency.
Official page: https://nhp.nv.gov/crashes-citations/crash-report-request/

Nevada 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 Nevada

A private SR-1 crash report sent to the DMV is confidential and cannot be used as evidence at trial (NRS 484E.070(6)-(7)).

Step by step after a crash in Nevada

Stop, help anyone who is hurt and call 911 if needed. Leaving the scene of a crash is a crime.
Call the police when Nevada law requires it. If anyone is hurt or killed, or the crash happened on a highway, and no officer is at the scene, report it right away to the nearest police office or the Nevada Highway Patrol.
File your own report if the rule applies to you. If anyone is hurt or killed, or damage to any vehicle or property looks like $750 or more, send form SR-1 (Report of Traffic Crash) to the Nevada DMV within 10 days.
Exchange names, licenses, plates and insurance details, and take photos.
Get a copy of the crash report. For crashes worked by the Nevada Highway Patrol, request the report online through the NHP Crash Report Request page (it links to CRASHDOCS.org).
Tell your insurer and keep the report or case number.

Free help in Nevada

Questions about reporting a crash in Nevada

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

If anyone is hurt or killed, or the crash happened on a highway, and no officer is at the scene, report it right away to the nearest police office or the Nevada Highway Patrol. If you hit a parked car or other unattended property, you must leave a note with your name and address and also tell police right away.

How much damage has to be reported in Nevada?

If anyone is hurt or killed, or damage to any vehicle or property looks like $750 or more, send form SR-1 (Report of Traffic Crash) to the Nevada DMV within 10 days.

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

If anyone is hurt or killed, or damage to any vehicle or property looks like $750 or more, send form SR-1 (Report of Traffic Crash) to the Nevada DMV within 10 days. Attach a repair estimate or total-loss statement, and a doctor's statement for each person injured in your vehicle; the form also asks for proof of insurance. You do not need an SR-1 if a police officer investigated and the police report lists each driver's insurance company, policy number and coverage dates. If you willfully fail to file a required report, your driving privilege can be suspended; the suspension lasts 1 year unless the DMV receives the report or proof that the failure was not willful (NRS 484E.080).

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

For crashes worked by the Nevada Highway Patrol, request the report online through the NHP Crash Report Request page (it links to CRASHDOCS.org). You need the crash number (starts with "NHP"), a last name and the crash date. Reports are ready 7-14 days after the crash and cost $10. Fatal crash reports and photos ($5) come from the NHP regional offices. For crashes worked by a city police department or sheriff (for example Las Vegas Metro), ask that agency. Official page: https://nhp.nv.gov/crashes-citations/crash-report-request/

What is the deadline for an accident report in Nevada?

If anyone is hurt or killed, or damage to any vehicle or property looks like $750 or more, send form SR-1 (Report of Traffic Crash) to the Nevada DMV within 10 days.

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.