Request a collision report

If you're a solicitor or an insurance agent, you can apply, on behalf of your client, for a copy of any existing collision reports the police have made or hold, or request an interview with the police officer who dealt with the road traffic collision, as long as it's been investigated.

Individuals can also apply for collision reports if they're representing themselves in civil proceedings.

Before you apply, you'll need the police reference number. It will be in one of these formats:

• The unique reference number you got when you reported the incident on our website - the number usually begins with 206, 207 or 209. 
• An occurrence number, often called a Niche number, which is 11 digits long and starts with 12YY.
• A call log reference number, often called a STORM number, which will start NYP-DDMMYYYY and end with a four-digit number.
• Road traffic collision (RTC) files from February 2016 and older may start with two letters then four digits.

How to apply

Fill in the 'Request a collision report form' below and email it to us.

Please make sure you add all the relevant details, otherwise we'll have to charge you an extra administration fee.

We’ll tell you when we can release the report and then we'll ask you to pay. Please don’t send payment until we ask for it.

Costs

Copy of collision report (including witness statements and interview transcripts subject to availability): £155.90

Limited particulars (third-party details only): £74.70

These fees include a non-refundable £30 search fee.

Other materials may be available on request. Please contact us at the email address below.

Online payment

Please don’t send Bacs payments until we confirm we have the information you need and how much it will cost.

• account no: 40030791
• sort code: 20-61-53
• account name: Police & Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire
• electronic payment reference: use the collision reference number

Payment updates from 1 August 2025

In order to improve our service, we're transferring from Bacs payments to GOV.UK Pay, in line with other police forces.

From 1 August 2025 we will no longer accept cheques or Bacs payments, and will move fully across to the GOV.UK Pay system. Payment details will be provided via email directly from the Collision Enquiries Team. Please note, GOV.UK Pay accepts credit/debit card payments only.

Cheque payment

When we've told you the total cost of what you've requested, make a cheque payable for the relevant amount to 'North Yorkshire Police' and send it with a copy of your filled-in form to:

North Yorkshire Police Collision Enquiries 
North Yorkshire Police
Athena House
York
YO30 4XF

How long does it take?

If you're requesting a copy of the collision report, it can take up to 28 days from the date we receive your payment. 

If you're requesting third-party details, it can take up to 21 days from the date we receive your payment.

Please note, collision accident reports can only be released once the case has been closed.

Contact us

If you have any queries, please email us.

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