How to Get a Copy of Your Car Accident Report in Greenville

Posted by Michael Melonakos on September 30, 2026 in Car Accidents

If you were recently injured in a car accident, you will likely need your Greenville car accident report to support an insurance claim or a car accident lawsuit. The process for requesting an accident report depends on where the accident occurred and which agency investigated it. That may be the Greenville City Police Department, the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, or the South Carolina Highway Patrol, for example.

The Melonakos Law Firm has handled car accident claims in Greenville since 2018, and we have recovered over $50 million for our clients during that time. We can help you obtain accident reports and the physical evidence, electronic data, witness statements, and other evidence you need to pursue a car accident claim in Greenville.

Who Has Your Report Depends on Which Law Enforcement Agency Worked the Crash

Start by determining which law enforcement agency investigated the collision. Some potential law enforcement agencies include:

• Greenville Police Department (GPD): If the crash occurred within the Greenville city limits and city police responded, the GPD may have the report. You can request a copy for $3 through Greenville County Public Records.
• Greenville County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO): If a county deputy investigated the collision, the Sheriff’s Office may have the report.
• South Carolina Highway Patrol: If a state trooper investigated the accident, especially on an interstate or other major highway, you can request the collision report through the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV).

The Fastest Way to Pull a Greenville City Report

If the Greenville Police Department investigated the accident, check the city’s online crash report database first. The database allows you to search for a Greenville police accident report using information such as the report number, accident date, driver’s name, or street name.

You can search the Greenville Police Department crash report database online. If you cannot find your report right away, it may still be processing.

Requesting the Official Crash Report from the State

If a highway patrol officer responded to the accident, which is likely if it occurred on an interstate or other major highway, you can request an official collision report from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles online, in person, or by mail.

To request your South Carolina collision report through the SCDMV:

1. Go to the SCDMV’s Collision Reports page.
2. Select the online request option and provide the personal information needed to verify your identity.
3. Enter information identifying the collision.
4. Alternatively, complete SCDMV Form FR-50 and take it to a branch or mail it as instructed.

The current SCDMV fee for a mailed request is $10 per collision report.

What the Officer Handed You at the Scene Is Not the Report

The paper an officer gives you after an accident is generally the FR-10 insurance verification form, not the complete collision report. The full police report includes additional collision details and may be needed for an insurance claim.

You can learn more about the FR-10 form.

Talk to a Greenville Car Accident Lawyer While Your Report Is Still Fresh

The police report can help document the accident, but it does not determine legal fault. Securing the report is only one part of filing a car accident claim.

You do not need to handle the claims process alone. If you were injured in a Greenville car accident, The Melonakos Law Firm can help you understand your rights and pursue the maximum compensation you deserve.

Contact us now for a free consultation with a Greenville car accident lawyer to discuss your personal injury case.

Author: Michael Melonakos, Esq.

Attorney Michael Melonakos is the founder of The Melonakos Law Firm, where he concentrates his practice on personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, nursing home abuse, workers’ compensation, and more. The law firm’s efforts have secured more than $50 million for injured people.

Before founding his own law firm focused on representing plaintiffs in personal injury claims, Michael worked for a decade at two of Atlanta’s leading insurance defense law firms. He is licensed to practice law in both South Carolina and Georgia.

Michael earned his law degree from the University of Georgia and his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University. He is an active volunteer with the Greenville Bar Association.

Admitted to South Carolina Bar: 2012
Admitted to Georgia Bar: 2008
Years of Legal Experience: 18
Listed as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers: 2019-2023