You can request an accident report from the State if the accident occurred over 30 days ago. To request a report, you must complete and mail form MV-198C (Request for Copy of Accident Report) to the State. Request an older accident report. Staff is available through the automated phone system during business hours.
As a consequence of failing to report a qualifying accident to the NYS DMV, you may be charged with a misdemeanor that can result in the suspension or loss of your driver's license and/or vehicle registration.
You can request an accident report from the State if the accident occurred over 30 days ago. To request a report, you must complete and mail form MV-198C (Request for Copy of Accident Report) to the State. Request an older accident report. Staff is available through the automated phone system during business hours.
Under Section 605 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, if you are driving in NY and are involved in a crash you must file an MV-104 (Motorist report) if any of the following occurred: a person is injured or killed, or. there is damage to the property of one individual (including yourself) that exceeds $1,000.
Accident report forms should include fields for names and contact information of the individuals and witnesses involved, the type of accident, the date and time the accident occurred, the location of the accident, a detailed description of the accident, and room for any additional comments.
All online requests for crash reports can be made at BuyCrash. Reports are available 7 to 10 business days from date of the incident.
An accident report is a document that includes details about an accident, including the type and how it happened.
Obtain Online: One of the easiest ways to get an MV-104 form is by downloading it directly from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Go to the NYSDMV website and download a PDF of the form here: . After the form is completed, simply print and mail it in.