How to Get a Crash Report in Wyoming

You can request a Wyoming crash report through several methods. The WYDOT Highway Safety^[1] office handles crash report requests and can be reached by phone at (307) 777-4450 or by email at crash.records@wyo.gov^[2]. When contacting them, provide the crash date, location, and names of persons involved, along with your preferred delivery method (paper copy, email, or fax).

You can also request a report by mail or in person at the WYDOT office located at 5300 Bishop Blvd, Cheyenne, WY 82009^[2]. Mail requests should include a check or money order for $3.00 payable to WYDOT^[2]. In-person requests can be paid by check or money order at the same location.

For crashes investigated by the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP)^[8], you can also check the WHP public records page at whp.wyo.gov^[3] for information on requesting reports. Local police departments and county sheriff's offices maintain their own records for crashes they investigate and should be contacted directly.

To request your crash report, provide the date of the crash, the location where it occurred, and the names of persons involved^[2]. If you have the case number or report number assigned by the investigating officer, include this as well, as it will speed up the search process.

You must also specify how you would like to receive the report: by paper copy mailed to you, by email, or by fax^[2]. Include your mailing address, email address, or fax number accordingly.

Payment of $3.00 is required per report^[2]. If paying by check or money order, make it payable to WYDOT^[7]. Credit card payments are accepted but include an additional $2.50 service fee, bringing the total to $5.50 per report when paying by card^[2].

Your Wyoming crash report includes the standard details of the collision: the date, time, and exact location; driver and vehicle information for all parties involved; passenger details; weather and road conditions; a crash diagram; and the investigating officer's narrative describing how the crash occurred and the contributing factors.

Wyoming is an at-fault state that uses a modified comparative fault system under Wyoming Statutes § 1-1-109^[4]. You can recover damages as long as your fault is less than 51%. If you are found to be 51% or more at fault, you are barred from recovering any compensation from the other parties. Your recovery is reduced proportionally by your percentage of fault.

The contributing factors and officer's narrative in the crash report are central to determining fault in Wyoming. Insurance adjusters and attorneys rely heavily on these sections when evaluating claims. Common contributing factors include speeding, failure to yield, driving under the influence, and inattention. Review these sections carefully and consult with an attorney if you have concerns about the fault assessment.

Wyoming law under Wyoming Statutes § 31-5-1106^[6] requires drivers to report crashes involving injury, death, or property damage of $1,000 or more immediately. If law enforcement responds to the scene, they will complete the official crash report. If officers do not respond, the driver must report the crash to the appropriate authorities.

Reports typically become available for request within 10 to 14 business days after the crash^[1], depending on how quickly the investigating officer completes and submits the report. Complex investigations involving serious injuries or fatalities may take longer.

Once you submit your request, WYDOT^[7] will process it and deliver the report via your chosen method. Email delivery is generally the fastest option. Phone and email requests tend to be processed more quickly than mail-in requests, particularly if you can provide the case number^[2].

Email is often the fastest way to request and receive your Wyoming crash report. Send your request to crash.records@wyo.gov^[2] with all the required details and specify that you would like the report delivered by email. This eliminates mail transit time in both directions.

The $3.00 fee^[2] makes Wyoming one of the most affordable states for crash reports. If paying by credit card, be aware of the additional $2.50 service fee^[2]. To avoid the service fee, send a check or money order by mail or bring it to the WYDOT office in person.

If you are not sure which agency investigated your crash, start with WYDOT^[1]. Their Highway Safety office maintains crash records from the Wyoming Highway Patrol^[8] and can direct you to the correct local agency if the report is not in their system. You can also check the WHP public records page^[3] for additional guidance.

Wyoming's four-year statute of limitations^[5] for personal injury and property damage claims is among the longest in the country. However, do not let this generous timeline lure you into complacency. Evidence degrades, witnesses relocate, and memories fade. Obtain your crash report as soon as it becomes available to preserve the best evidence for your case.

Your Wyoming crash report is the official documentation of the crash and is essential for any insurance claim or legal proceeding. Insurance companies require the report to verify the facts, determine fault under Wyoming's modified comparative fault system^[4], and process your claim. Without it, the claims process can stall or result in disputes over what happened.

Wyoming's four-year statute of limitations under Wyoming Statutes § 1-3-105^[5] gives you ample time to pursue a claim, but obtaining the crash report promptly ensures you have accurate documentation to support your case. The report captures the officer's observations and conclusions while they are fresh, providing a reliable record that may be crucial months or years later.

The crash report also contains the other driver's insurance information, contact details, and vehicle identification. This information is necessary for filing claims with the other driver's insurance company. If the other driver was uninsured or fled the scene, the report documents these circumstances and supports claims under your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.