Get Your Paterson, NJ Accident Report — Free

Request Paterson accident records through the responding law-enforcement agency, including an NJTR-1 crash report and related records when available. NJ OPRA Portal helps identify the request route and format the filing.

What to include in a Paterson crash report request

• Date and approximate time of the crash
• Street, intersection, or highway milepost where it happened
• Names of the drivers involved
• Police case or report number, if you have it
• Your insurance claim number, if a claim is open

Which agency holds the report

Crashes investigated by the Paterson Police Department are held by that department's records unit. Crashes on state highways or investigated by the New Jersey State Police are held by the responding State Police station, and some county-road crashes are held by the Passaic County Sheriff's Office.

Timing

Under OPRA a records custodian generally must respond within seven business days, subject to statutory exceptions and permitted extensions. A crash report is normally available only after the investigating officer has completed and filed the NJTR-1.