Police Reports in Louisiana

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489

Cities Covered

3-5

Business Days Average

100%

Secure & Confidential

Primary Agency

Louisiana State Police

Processing Time

7-14 business days

Fee Range

$10-$26 varies by parish

Report Forms

Form DSSSP3105-11, State Police Reports, Parish Reports

Online Availability

In-person requests only

Secure Process

Protected & confidential

About Louisiana Police Reports

Important Information

Parish-based system may affect processing. Uses Form DSSSP3105-11

Processing Details

New Orleans has separate municipal processing

Additional Notes

Codes embedded on report forms

Available Report Types

Form DSSSP3105-11
State Police Reports
Parish Reports

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Louisiana Police Reports, Accident Reports and Crash Reports: Exploring Form DSSP 3105‑11

Understanding Louisiana’s crash‑reporting framework

In the State of Louisiana, when a traffic collision occurs and involves injury, death or property damage of significant value, law‑enforcement officers complete an official police report using Form DSSP 3105‑11, the Louisiana Uniform Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Report. Also known as an accident report or crash report, this form ensures that the circumstances of every reportable collision are documented in a standardized manner. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), Louisiana State Police and local police departments rely on these reports to compile crash statistics, identify safety issues and meet federal reporting obligations. Understanding what is recorded on Form DSSP 3105‑11 and why the information matters helps drivers, insurers, attorneys and policy makers navigate the aftermath of a crash and contribute to safer roads.

Layout and key components of Form DSSP 3105‑11

The Louisiana crash report is structured to guide officers through capturing all necessary data while still allowing for narrative detail. The top portion of the form records the report number, agency name, badge number, date and time of crash, and exact location. Officers must specify the parish, city or town, street name or highway number, mile marker or intersection and whether the crash occurred in an urban or rural area. Because Louisiana contains numerous parish roads, state highways and interstates, accurate location information ensures that DOTD can map crash hotspots and prioritize improvements.

Driver and vehicle information

For each vehicle (unit) involved in the crash, officers document the driver’s name, address, date of birth, sex and race, as well as the driver’s license number, state of issuance, class and restrictions. Louisiana distinguishes between regular operators and commercial drivers; the form includes check boxes for driver status (private, commercial, taxi, bus driver, emergency driver). The vehicle section records the year, make, model, body style, color, vehicle identification number (VIN), license plate number and state, and whether the vehicle was privately owned, a rental or a government vehicle. Additional fields note whether the vehicle was towed, the extent of damage and the insurance company and policy number. Because Louisiana’s economy relies heavily on trucking and petrochemical industries, the report flags vehicles carrying hazardous materials and prompts officers to complete supplemental forms if necessary.

Occupant and non‑motorist data

The crash report includes a table to document all occupants and non‑motorists. For each person, the officer records their seating position (referencing a seating diagram), seat belt or helmet use, airbag deployment, ejection status, injury severity and whether they were transported to a hospital. The injury scale ranges from fatal to no injury. The table also captures the person’s age, sex and race. Louisiana has high motorcycle and bicycle usage in some regions, so helmets are an important data point. Non‑motorist entries provide details about pedestrians and cyclists, such as their direction of travel and whether they were in a crosswalk. Recording this information allows public‑health officials to analyze injury patterns and evaluate the effectiveness of safety laws, such as Louisiana’s primary seat belt and helmet requirements.

Crash environment and contributing factors

Form DSSP 3105‑11 devotes substantial space to the crash environment. Officers note road surface conditions (dry, wet, ice, snow, slush, oil or fuel spill), roadway alignment (straight, curve, hillcrest), road profile (level, grade), and type (divided, undivided, one‑way or two‑way). Louisiana’s coastal climate means that rain, fog and flooding are frequent contributors to crashes; the report includes codes for weather (clear, cloudy, rain, storm, fog, high water) and light conditions (daylight, dawn/dusk, dark with/without street lights). Officers also record the status of traffic control devices—stop signs, yield signs, traffic signals—and whether they were functioning properly. Given the state’s heavy industrial traffic, work zone indicators are included, prompting officers to note whether a crash occurred in a construction zone and whether flaggers or signs were present.

Collision sequence and event coding

Louisiana’s accident report asks officers to identify the first harmful event—the first occurrence that caused injury or damage—and any subsequent events. Options include collision with a motor vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, animal, fixed object (tree, utility pole, guardrail, bridge), overturning, jackknife, explosion or fire, cargo loss/spill and submersion. The manner of collision describes how vehicles collided (rear‑end, head‑on, angle, sideswipe same/opposite direction, backing). The form’s coding system also captures contributing factors, such as driver behavior (speeding, failure to yield, improper passing, improper turning, disregarding signals, driving under the influence, fatigued or distracted), vehicle defects (brake failure, tire blowout, steering failure) and environmental factors (obstructed view, glare, debris, flooding, animals). Officers can select multiple codes to provide a comprehensive picture of the crash.

The role of crash reports in Louisiana’s safety programs

Data from Louisiana police reports, accident reports and crash reports feed into the Louisiana Crash Data System, maintained by the DOTD. Analysts use these data to identify high‑risk locations (such as intersections with many angle collisions or rural curves with frequent run‑off‑road crashes), evaluate the effectiveness of safety interventions and prioritize engineering projects. For example, if accident reports show a high incidence of alcohol‑related crashes in certain parishes, state police may increase DWI enforcement and public‑education campaigns there. Similarly, if crash reports reveal numerous collisions involving flooded roadways, DOTD may improve drainage or install water‑level monitoring systems. By aggregating crash data, Louisiana participates in national safety initiatives and qualifies for federal funding to improve transportation infrastructure.

What to do after a crash in Louisiana

If you are involved in a crash in Louisiana, remain at the scene, check for injuries and call 911. Exchange contact and insurance information with other drivers, and cooperate with the responding officer as they prepare the police report. Provide accurate details about the crash, but avoid admitting fault, as the investigation will determine liability. If you have a camera, document vehicle damage, road conditions and any visible injuries. Once the accident report is completed, you can request a copy through the Louisiana State Police or the local police department. Having the report number will expedite your request. The accident report is crucial for filing insurance claims and may be used as evidence if legal proceedings arise.

Conclusion

The Louisiana Uniform Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Report (Form DSSP 3105‑11) plays a vital role in documenting collisions across the state. By providing a detailed, standardized record of each crash, the form ensures that critical data are captured for insurance, legal and public‑safety purposes. In a state with diverse road types and weather conditions—from urban freeways to rural bayous—comprehensive police reports, accident reports and crash reports help officials understand where and why collisions occur and empower them to implement targeted safety measures. Whether you’re a driver, an attorney or a transportation planner, familiarity with the Louisiana crash report can help you navigate the aftermath of a collision and contribute to safer roads statewide.

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Population: 918.752

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