An accident report gives your case the credibility it needs, supporting your side of things with an unbiased account. Learn more about requesting a police report from NYPD’s 5th Precinct below.
How to Request a Crash Report from the NYPD’s 5th Precinct
There are several ways to obtain your accident report from the NYPD’s 5th Precinct in Chinatown:
In Person
You can head to the precinct located at:
19 Elizabeth St.
New York, NY 10013
By Mail
You can mail your Request for Copy of a Collision Report to 19 Elizabeth St.
Online
You can use the NYPD’s Collision Report Retrieval Portal.
What Information Do I Need to Have to Request My Police Report?
The information and documentation you need depend on the method you use to obtain your accident report. Make sure you have the following:
- The date of the collision
- The borough where the accident occurred
- Your driver’s license number
- Your date of birth
- Your license plate number
- The state your license was issued in
- Your email address
- All involved license plate numbers (if you know them)
- The names of all involved parties (with their sex and year of birth, if you know them)
- Where the accident occurred
- The applicable precinct (5th Precinct)
- Collision report number
- Operators of all involved vehicles
- Owners of all involved vehicles, if applicable
- The officer you reported your collision to
- A photocopy of your license
How to Report Your Accident
After a crash, it is important to report the accident to the NYPD’s 5th Precinct, which serves Chinatown, Little Italy, and the Bowery. Officers can document the scene, gather statements, and create an official police report. This report often becomes an important piece of evidence when filing an insurance claim or pursuing compensation for injuries and damages.
We can review the police report and other evidence to help protect your rights and build your case.
Directions from the NYPD 5th Precinct
By Car
Head toward Canal St. Turn left at the first cross street onto Canal St. Turn left on Lafayette St. Turn right on Leonard St. Turn right on Hudson St. We’re on the left.
On Foot
Head toward Canal St. Turn left on Canal St. Turn left on Walker St. Continue onto Beach St. Continue onto Ericsson Pl. Turn right on Hudson St.
Get Help After an Injury in Little Italy, Chinatown, or the Bowery
If you were injured in an accident and need a police report from the NYPD 5th Precinct, you do not have to handle the process or your case alone. The Manhattan personal injury attorneys at Aviles Law Firm PLLC can gather evidence, deal with insurers, and fight for the compensation you deserve. You pay us nothing upfront and only pay us a percentage of your settlement if we win. Contact us today to discuss your case and options.
