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How do I get a copy of a police report or accident report in Madison?
A common question, answered by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 13, 2026
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From MadisonWI.com
It depends on the type of report. Most crashes produce a state DT4000 report. Madison Police doesn't provide those. Request it from the Wisconsin DOT Crash Records Unit at crashreports.wi.gov or 608-266-8753. It's generally available seven to 10 business days after the crash. For non-reportable crashes, call Madison Police at 608-261-8015 or email pdcrash@cityofmadison.com. For other police records, submit a request through the department's Public Records Request Center, by email to pdrecords@cityofmadison.com, or in person at the City-County Building, 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There may be fees, and the department says simple records requests generally take four to five months. This covers the City of Madison Police Department; other towns have their own departments. Source: City of Madison Police Department, Crash/Accident Reports and Records Requests (checked November 2026).
Written by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 13, 2026