Traffic & Crash Reports
Vehicle Crash Reports
How to obtain a copy of your crash report, get help with a hit & run, or recover a towed vehicle following a crash investigation.
How to Get a Copy of Your Crash Report
The Hammond Police Department no longer provides copies of crash reports directly. Drivers involved in a crash may purchase a copy of their report using either of the methods below.
Online
buycrash.com
By Phone
1-866-495-4206
For drivers without internet access
Parties should not come to the Hammond Police Department to purchase copies of crash reports.
Have Info on a Hit & Run?
Hit & Run Division: 219-852-2940
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- If there is no answer, please leave your name, phone number, and Local ID Number (located at the top right of your Indiana State Crash Report).
- An investigator will return your call as they are available (excluding weekends and holidays).
If Your Vehicle Was Towed
If your vehicle was towed during a crash investigation, a $75.00 administration fee must be paid to the Hammond Police Department Records Division, located at 509 Douglas Street, Hammond, Indiana, prior to recovering your vehicle from the towing facility.
Documents required to recover your vehicle:
- Valid driver's license
- Proof of insurance
- Proof of ownership (title or registration)
Vehicle Towed? Contact the Following:
Herrera's Towing
1831 Indianapolis Blvd., Hammond, IN 46394
219-659-8697
Woodmar Towing
1345 173rd St., Hammond, IN 46324
219-845-2600
McCoy and Sons Towing
1405 Summer St., Hammond, IN 46320
219-659-0687
State Auto Body
1243 Summer St., Hammond, IN 46320
219-931-0721