If you have had an accident in Woodbridge, NJ, you will need to obtain a crash report for your car insurance and personal injury attorney. This guide will help you when requesting your accident report from the Woodbridge Police Department.

accident reports in Woodbridge NJ Accident Crash Reports

For accidents involving a fatality

If the crash involved a fatality, request a crash report by completing an OPRA form at https://www.njta.com/forms-public-records/opra-form, where you will be given the choice of how you want the crash report sent to you, by US mail, email, fax, or picked up.

If you also need a copy of the Crash Investigative Report, complete the form at Records request for all reports and digital media at https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/CrashReports/Search/DetailDiscovery?type=all
Serious/Fatal Investigation reports are not public records, and as such require a subpoena signed by an officer of the court or an order issued by a judge. The form provides prompts to upload the subpoena or court order.

Note that Crash Investigation Reports are only retained for six years.

For accidents that do not involve a fatality

You must request a copy from the Woodbridge Police Department in person.

  • In Person – Police reports are available for pick-up at the Records Bureau located on the ground floor of the municipal building.

    Woodbridge Municipal Building
    1 Main Street
    Woodbridge, NJ 07095

    Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Please call the Records Bureau with any questions at 732-602-7390.

Information Needed to Locate an Accident Report

You will need to provide some or all of the following information:

  • Your name or names of other drivers involved,
  • Your permanent physical address,
  • Your phone number, and
  • The date and location of the accident.

Fees

The following fees are charged for your Woodbridge accident report.

  • In person – Vehicle Crash Reports – $0.50 per page

Please contact NJ Injury Lawyer Howard Lesnik, Esq., immediately if you were involved in a car accident and were injured or suffered damages. I personally handle NJ personal injury cases on a regular basis. Please contact me now by email, by phoning 908.264.7701, or by completing the form to the right to schedule your complimentary 30-minute strategy session.

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