How do I get a Highway Patrol accident report in NC?

You can request your NC Highway Patrol crash report online through the DMV's crash report request system, by visiting a troop office in person, or by mailing a request to the Financial Responsibility Division. There is a fee for each report, typically around $6 for a standard report. You will need the date of the accident, location, and names of drivers involved.

When does the Highway Patrol respond to accidents vs. local police?

The NC State Highway Patrol generally responds to accidents on state highways, interstates, and US routes. Local police departments respond to accidents on city streets, and county sheriffs handle accidents in unincorporated areas. There is some overlap, and in practice the first available officer may respond regardless of jurisdiction.

How long does it take to get a Highway Patrol accident report?

Highway Patrol reports are typically available within 7 to 14 business days after the accident. Complex accidents involving fatalities or serious injuries may take longer. You can check the status through the NC DMV crash report system online.

What is the difference between SHP troops and districts?

The NC State Highway Patrol is organized into 9 troops, designated A through I. Each troop covers a geographic region of the state and is further divided into districts. The troop offices serve as the regional headquarters where administrative functions and report requests are handled.

NC State Highway Patrol Troop Offices: All 9 Troops

Find your NC State Highway Patrol troop office. Directory of all 9 SHP troop headquarters with addresses, phone numbers, and counties served for accident report requests.

Published March 6, 2026| Updated March 6, 2026| 5 min read

The Bottom Line

The NC State Highway Patrol is organized into 9 troop offices covering all 100 counties. If a state trooper responded to your accident on a highway or interstate, you will need to contact the troop office for your area to request a copy of your crash report or follow up on your case.

How the NC State Highway Patrol Is Organized

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (SHP) is a division of the NC Department of Public Safety. It is the primary law enforcement agency for state highways, interstates, and US routes across North Carolina.

The SHP is divided into 9 troops, designated Troop A through Troop I. Each troop covers a geographic region of the state and has a troop headquarters that serves as the regional command center. Within each troop, there are multiple districts with local offices.

For car accident purposes, the troop designation matters primarily when you need to:

Request a copy of your crash report from a specific troop
Follow up on an investigation into your accident
Report a hit-and-run that occurred on a state highway
Obtain information about charges filed against the other driver

When the Highway Patrol Handles Your Accident

The Highway Patrol responds to accidents on:

Interstate highways (I-40, I-85, I-77, I-26, I-95, etc.)
US routes (US-1, US-64, US-74, US-421, etc.)
NC state highways (NC-49, NC-55, NC-150, etc.)
Other roads when local agencies request assistance

Find Your SHP Troop Office