How to Get a Police Report in Louisville, Kentucky

The fastest way to request your Louisville police accident report is through the LMPD online Accident Report Portal at lmpd.gov. Navigate to the 'Get a Police Report' page and submit your request electronically. You will need the date of the accident and at least one of the following: your driver's license number, the incident report number, or the responding officer's badge number.

Once you submit an online request, it will take 24 to 72 hours to receive a response. If the report is available, you will be able to access it from the online portal after paying the $10 fee. Reports are typically available 10 working days after the date of the accident.

If your report is not yet available in the system, check back after the 10-working-day processing period. You can also contact the LMPD records unit at (502) 574-6857 or email LMPDAccidentReport@louisvilleky.gov for assistance locating your report.

You can pick up your accident report in person at the LMPD records office at 701 West Ormsby Avenue, Suite 001, Louisville, KY 40203. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bring a valid photo ID and the details of your accident.

You will need to know the date of the accident and at least one of the following: your driver's license number, the incident report number, or the responding officer's badge number. If the responding officer gave you a case number or report number at the scene, bring that — it is the fastest way to locate your report in the system.

Reports are available for pickup after 10 working days from the date of the accident. The cost is $10 per report. Call (502) 574-6857 before visiting to confirm your report is ready and to verify office hours.

You can request your accident report by calling the LMPD records unit at (502) 574-6857, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Have your accident details ready: date, location, and your driver's license number or incident report number.

You can also email your request to LMPDAccidentReport@louisvilleky.gov. Include your full name, the date and location of the accident, and any identifying numbers you have (incident report number, driver's license number, or officer's badge number). The records unit will respond with instructions for obtaining and paying for your report.

If you do not know your incident report number and cannot locate it, the records staff can search by name, date, and location. Having as many details as possible speeds up the process.

A Kentucky police accident report contains several sections that matter for your personal injury claim. The header section identifies the responding agency, report number, and date. The vehicle and driver sections list each party's name, address, insurance information, and vehicle details. The narrative section is the investigating officer's description of what happened — this is often the most important part of the report.

Kentucky officers assign contributing factors to each driver involved. Common contributing factors include following too closely, failure to yield, improper lane change, and distracted driving. While these designations are not binding in court, insurance companies rely heavily on them when evaluating fault.

The report also includes a diagram of the accident scene, the location of damage to each vehicle, whether citations were issued, and whether anyone was transported to the hospital. Witness names and contact information, if available, are included. Review your report carefully — if you find errors in the factual details, you can request a supplement or correction through the investigating officer's division.

Your police report is the single most important document in the early stages of your personal injury claim. Insurance adjusters will request it immediately after you file a claim. The report establishes the basic facts: who was involved, where and when it happened, what the officer observed, and who the officer determined was at fault.

Kentucky uses pure comparative negligence, meaning your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, but there is no threshold that bars recovery entirely. The police report's contributing factor designations often set the starting point for the fault determination in your case.

If the other driver was cited at the scene, that citation supports your claim — though it is not conclusive proof of fault. If no report was filed at the scene, you can still file a civilian traffic collision report with the Kentucky State Police within 10 days of the accident if there was injury, death, or property damage exceeding $500 (KRS 189.635). However, a civilian report does not carry the same weight as an officer's investigation.

Not every accident in the Louisville area is investigated by LMPD. Kentucky State Police handles accidents on interstate highways (I-64, I-65, I-71, I-264, I-265) in some circumstances. Surrounding jurisdictions — Jeffersontown Police, Shively Police, St. Matthews Police, and other incorporated city departments within Jefferson County — may have responded to your accident depending on the exact location.

Kentucky State Police reports can be requested through the KSP records section. Visit kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov or call the nearest KSP post. For other Louisville-area agencies, contact the specific department that responded. Check the business card or receipt the officer gave you at the scene to identify the correct agency.

If you are unsure which agency responded to your accident, call LMPD's non-emergency line at (502) 574-7111 or Louisville Metro 311 for assistance in identifying the responding agency.

If you were injured in an accident in Louisville and have obtained your police report, take our free Injury Claim Check. You will answer a few quick questions about your accident and injuries, and we will give you a personalized report that includes Kentucky's filing deadline for your specific claim, an explanation of how fault is determined under Kentucky law, and whether connecting with a personal injury attorney makes sense for your situation.

Your police report is the first step. Understanding your legal options is the second. Our Injury Claim Check is free, confidential, and gives you the information you need to make an informed decision about what comes next.