Injured in Porter County? We'll pull your report for free.
If you were hurt in a crash that was not your fault, we will obtain your Indiana crash report for you at no cost, as a courtesy, with no obligation to hire us. Our Merrillville office is at 8002 Utah Street, and you can reach it at (219) 472-8391.
Which agency wrote your report
The report is filed by the agency whose officer responded, not by the county. In Porter County that is usually one of:
- Porter County Sheriff’s Office
- Valparaiso Police Department
- Portage Police Department
- Chesterton Police Department
- Indiana State Police
If the crash was on an interstate or a state highway, the Indiana State Police may have responded even inside a city. The officer's card or the report number tells you which agency to search.
Getting it online
Most Porter County agencies distribute reports through BuyCrash. Search by a driver's name, the crash date, the agency, and "Porter County," then pay about $12 by card. Reports usually appear five to ten business days after the crash.
Getting it in person
Some departments still provide copies at the records window for a small fee, or by written request. Bring photo ID and the report number. If a report is not online after ten business days, call the responding agency's records division.
What to check when it arrives
The other driver's insurance information, the narrative and diagram, the contributing-circumstances line for each driver, and the injury codes for each occupant. If something is wrong, officers can file a supplemental report; our guide to reading and correcting an Indiana crash report explains how.
If you were hurt
Porter County injury claims generally must be filed within two years of the crash (Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4), and claims involving a city, county, or state vehicle require a tort claim notice much sooner. Most Porter County cases are filed in Porter County Superior Court in Valparaiso, where our attorneys appear regularly. Our Northwest Indiana car accident lawyers can tell you where you stand in a free consultation.
Communities we serve in Porter County
Valparaiso · Portage · Chesterton · Hebron · Kouts · Burns Harbor · Porter
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Porter County crash report cost?
Through BuyCrash, about $12, paid by card; the vendor sets the price. Some Porter County agencies also provide copies at the records window for a small fee. If you were injured in a crash that was not your fault, we will get it for you at no cost.
Which Porter County agencies use BuyCrash?
Most do, including Porter County Sheriff’s Office, Valparaiso Police Department, Portage Police Department. A few departments still handle requests through their records division. Call the responding agency if you cannot find the report online after ten business days.
Where will my Porter County injury case be filed?
Most Porter County injury cases are filed in Porter County Superior Court in Valparaiso. Our attorneys appear there regularly.
The free crash report is a courtesy for people injured in collisions that were not their fault, with no obligation to hire the firm. Agency practices and vendor fees change; confirm current details with the agency or vendor.
Hurt in a Porter County crash? Start with the report.
Call either office or send us the crash date and agency. The report and the consultation are both free.