For traffic collisions not investigated by a deputy, you may complete and mail a Civilian Collision Report

Vehicle crash reports can be obtained online at buycrash.com.

Kentucky law (KRS 189.635) restriction on release of crash reports:

• To obtain a copy of a vehicle crash report, you must be a party to the accident, the parent or guardian of a minor who is party to the collision, insurers of any party who is the subject of the report, or an attorney of the parties.
• Reports will generally be available to the public within 3 to 5 days of the report being taken by an officer. On occasion, a report may not be available within the allotted time period. Therefore, it is best to call the Records Section to determine if the report is available prior to pickup.
• A fee is charged for reports ($5.00) cash only.

Offence Reports

All requests made in person must provide a copy of the involved person’s driver’s license along with payment by cash, personal check, cashier’s check or money order. All requests by mail must provide a copy of involved parties driver’s license, a written request along with payment by cash, personal check, cashier’s check or money order and a self-addressed stamped envelope. (No out of county personal checks will be accepted) If you have questions or need additional information please call 859-623-1511.

Only offense reports for incidents/crimes that are closed will be released. All releasable incident/offense reports will require and open records request submitted.

Send Requests to:
Madison County Sheriff’s Department
Attention Records
135 West Irvine Street Suite B01                                                                                      
Richmond, Kentucky 4047