Person(s) wishing to obtain a copy of an accident report may complete an “Application to Obtain Copy of Police Accident Report” form by clicking HERE. The completed form along with your $15.00 cash or check payment (made payable to Central Berks Regional Police Department) may be turned in at the Police Department during business hours, or mailed to:
CENTRAL BERKS REGIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
2147 Perkiomen Avenue
Reading, PA 19606
Accident reports come in two different forms, reportable and non-reportable. A reportable accident is generally one that involved any injury or a vehicle needed to be towed from the scene. A non-reportable accident is one that does not meet the criteria of a reportable accident. The non-reportable is a very basic explanation of the criteria. At the time of the accident, the investigating officer will provide you with a case/report number. It is very important to keep this number as this is what we use to identify the case.
Copies of reportable accidents are prepared on a PA State Police AA-500 form. Officer will prepare this report within 7 working days after the accident investigation is completed. This may be longer depending on the severity of the accident.
Copies of non-reportable accidents, which are prepared on a Central Berks Regional Police Department form, are considered an informational exchange only. These are usually available with 24 hours of the accident, and will usually only provide the information about the drivers and vehicles involved. The cost for this report is also $15.00, we accept cash or check.
The Central Berks Regional Police Department makes every attempt to process accident report requests within a few days of the request being received, however there may be unforeseen delays. Mail your request, along with payment, and we will process the request as soon as possible. It is not necessary to call the police department to determine whether a report is available or that it was sent out unless it has been 30 days since your request was mailed.
If upon receiving your report, you have a question regarding the contents or information contained in a report you need to contact the investigating officer directly.
“Application to Obtain Copy of Police Accident Report” (Can be downloaded here)