Short answer: your Flagstaff accident report is held by the agency that responded. Inside Flagstaff city limits that is the Flagstaff Police Department. In unincorporated Coconino County it is the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, and requests for Sheriff’s reports are processed by the Flagstaff Police Department’s Records Section. On I-17, I-40 and other state highways it is the Arizona Department of Public Safety, which takes report requests through its online portal. Arizona law requires the agency to give a copy to a person involved in the crash, the vehicle owner, or their representative.
The report is a starting point, not the whole claim. It names the other driver, their insurer and witnesses, but it can contain mistakes, and it does not stop any deadline. The two-year lawsuit deadline under A.R.S. § 12-542 starts at the crash, and claims against a government vehicle need notice within 180 days. Sending a form or making a call does not stop or pause any deadline.
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Which agency has your report
| Where the crash happened | Agency | How to request |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Flagstaff city limits | Flagstaff Police Department | FPD’s online “Request a Report” form, or the FPD Records Unit at 928-214-2530 |
| Unincorporated Coconino County (for example Doney Park, Kachina Village, Fort Valley) | Coconino County Sheriff’s Office | Processed by the Flagstaff Police Department Records Section; same online form and phone |
| I-17, I-40, US 89, US 180 and other state highways | Arizona Department of Public Safety | DPS public portal at psp.azdps.gov, “Request a Report or Records” |
| Navajo Nation, Hopi or other tribal land | Tribal police, sometimes with federal agencies | Contact the responding tribal agency |
The Coconino County Sheriff’s records page says a fee may apply to report requests. If you aren’t sure which agency responded, the card or slip the officer handed you at the scene should list the agency and a report number.
Who can get the report
A.R.S. § 28-667 requires an officer who investigates a crash involving injury, death, a citation or more than $2,000 in damage to write a report. On request, the agency must provide an unredacted copy to a person involved in the crash, the owner of a vehicle involved, or their representative, and to certain insurers and attorneys for listed purposes. Agencies may not release reports for commercial solicitation and can require you to say, under penalty of perjury, that you are not requesting it for that purpose. If a criminal complaint was issued, victims’ personal identifying information is redacted. An agency can also deny a copy if release would harm a criminal investigation, which can come up in hit-and-run and DUI cases.
Minor crashes on state highways
DPS offers an online Citizen’s Collision Report for minor crashes on state highways. It is only for crashes with no injuries, under $2,000 in estimated damage and no more than two vehicles. DPS says that online report replaces a collision investigation: there is no further investigation to determine the at-fault driver or locate a vehicle. If anyone was hurt, call for an officer instead.
Your legal duties at the scene
Arizona law puts specific duties on every driver in a crash:
- Stop and stay. A driver in a crash with injury or death must stop, return if needed, and remain until the information duties are met, under A.R.S. § 28-661. Leaving is a felony.
- Exchange information. Give your name, address and vehicle registration number and show your license on request, under A.R.S. § 28-663.
- Help the injured. Render reasonable assistance, including arranging transport to medical care when it is needed or requested.
- Notify police. For a crash with injury or death, the driver must notify the local police department (in a city), the county sheriff, or the highway patrol immediately, under A.R.S. § 28-666.
What to do this week
- Get checked by a doctor, even if you feel fine. Some injuries show up days later, and a gap between the crash and your first visit can be used against an injury claim.
- Request the crash report using the table above. Note the report number.
- Read the report closely when it arrives. Check names, insurance, the diagram, the narrative and any citations. Ask the agency how to request a correction or add a statement if something is wrong.
- Report the crash to your own insurer, as your policy requires, and ask what medical payments, UM and UIM coverage you have.
- Keep the other driver’s insurer at arm’s length. You do not owe them a recorded statement. See dealing with the insurance adjuster.
- Photograph everything: vehicles, injuries, the scene, and road or weather conditions.
- Start a folder for bills, receipts, missed work, and a short daily note on pain and limits.
- Stay off social media about the crash and your activities.
When the report helps most
The report identifies the other driver and their insurance, which you need for any claim. It is especially important in a few situations:
- Hit-and-run crashes, where a police report supports an uninsured motorist claim. See our hit-and-run guide.
- Drunk driving crashes, where the report records signs of impairment and test results. See hit by a drunk driver.
- Fault disputes, where the diagram and witness list matter. See partly at fault.
- Crashes involving a public vehicle, where the agency name starts the 180-day notice clock. See claims against the government.
Visitors and travelers
Crashes near Flagstaff can involve people passing through to the Grand Canyon or along I-40. If you are heading home soon, request the report before you leave if you can, and see our page on out-of-state crashes for handling the claim from home.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a Flagstaff accident report?
Request it from the agency that responded. Flagstaff Police and Coconino County Sheriff reports go through the Flagstaff Police Department Records Section, online or at 928-214-2530. DPS reports for state highways go through the DPS public portal at psp.azdps.gov.
Who is allowed to get a copy of a crash report in Arizona?
Under A.R.S. 28-667, the agency must provide a copy on request to a person involved in the crash, the owner of a vehicle involved, or their representative, along with certain insurers and attorneys for listed purposes.
How long does it take to get the report?
Arizona law requires officers to complete the report within 24 hours after finishing the investigation, but release times vary by agency and by whether the investigation is still open. Ask the agency for a timeline when you request it.
What if the report says the crash was my fault?
The report is evidence, not a final decision on fault. Arizona uses pure comparative fault, and fault in a civil claim is decided on all the evidence. Ask the agency about correcting factual errors and talk to a lawyer.
Do I have to report a crash to police in Arizona?
If anyone was injured or killed, A.R.S. 28-666 requires the driver to notify the local police, the sheriff or the highway patrol immediately. For damage-only crashes, drivers must still stop and exchange information.
Can I file a crash report online with DPS?
Only for minor crashes on state highways with no injuries, under $2,000 in damage and no more than two vehicles. DPS says that online report replaces a collision investigation, so call for an officer if anyone was hurt.
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Sources & Corrections
Primary sources checked for this page on October 18, 2026:
- A.R.S. § 28-667, Written accident report
- A.R.S. § 28-666, Notice of accident
- A.R.S. § 28-661, Duty to stop
- A.R.S. § 28-663, Duty to give information and assistance
- Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Records Requests
- Arizona DPS, Citizen’s Collision Report and report requests
The Flagstaff Police Department’s own records page could not be loaded this session; FPD request details come from the Coconino County Sheriff’s records page.
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