Last updated: November 2026
To get a Boulder Police Department accident report, submit a request to the BPD Records Unit through the city’s police records request page or by emailing the request form to PDRecords@bouldercolorado.gov. The fee is $5.00 for the first 10 pages and 25 cents for each page after. If CU Boulder Police, the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, or the Colorado State Patrol responded to your crash instead, request the report from that agency.
Which Agency Has My Boulder Accident Report?
The agency whose officer responded to your crash holds the report, so request it from that agency. The Sheriff’s Office, for example, directs people to request reports created by Boulder Police, the State Patrol, Lafayette, or Louisville directly from those agencies.
| Agency | Holds reports for | How to request | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Police Department | Crashes inside Boulder city limits where a Boulder police officer responded | City police records request page, or email the request form to PDRecords@bouldercolorado.gov. Records Unit: 303-441-3300, 1805 33rd Street | $5.00 for the first 10 pages, 25 cents per page after |
| CU Boulder Police | Crashes on the CU Boulder campus where CU Boulder Police responded | Online request form, or in person at the CUPD Records office, second floor of the Public Safety Building, 1050 Regent Drive, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Non-emergency line: 303-492-6666 | Crime victims may receive a police report free. Others pay per the CUPD fee schedule |
| Boulder County Sheriff’s Office | Incidents the Sheriff’s Office responded to, including in unincorporated Boulder County and the towns of Lyons, Nederland, and Superior | Records and CAD Request Form online, or SheriffRecords@bouldercounty.gov. Records: 303-441-3600, 5600 Flatiron Parkway | $5 search fee per report covering up to 10 pages, 25 cents per page after. Victims indexed in the report are exempt |
| Colorado State Patrol | Crashes a State Patrol trooper investigated | Colorado State Patrol Records Request Portal (Central Records Unit) | Contact the Central Records Unit for costs |
| Colorado Department of Revenue | Accident reports you filed yourself through the Colorado Online Crash Reporting System | Call 303-205-5600. The State Patrol cannot provide copies of these reports | Ask when you call |
For incidents in Nederland, the date matters. The Town of Nederland directs requests for incidents after September 1, 2022 to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, and requests for earlier incidents to the Nederland Police Department.
How Do I Request a Boulder Police Department Accident Report?
Request it from the Boulder Police Department Records Unit, online or by email. The process takes four steps.
- Collect your details. The city’s request form asks for the police report number if you have it, the name of a person involved, the type of incident, the date and time, and the location.
- Confirm the report is ready. Call the Records Unit at 303-441-3300.
- Submit the request. Use the city’s Request Crime Reports or Records page, or email a completed Request for Copy of Police Report form to PDRecords@bouldercolorado.gov.
- Pay the fee. See the costs below.
How Much Does a Boulder Police Report Cost?
A Boulder Police Department report costs $5.00 for the first 10 pages and 25 cents for each page after, according to the city’s request form. Related records have their own fees:
- Printed CAD (dispatch) report: $5.00
- Dispatch audio, photos, or video: $7.00 per CD, DVD, or flash drive
- Research: $30.00 per hour, with no charge for the first hour
Can I Get Body Camera Footage From My Boulder Car Accident?
Yes, you can request it, but it may not be released right away. The Boulder Police Department’s records process covers photos, body camera and dash camera video, 911 audio recordings, and computer aided dispatch (CAD) incident reports. The city’s request form directs audio and video requests to fax number 720-564-0335 or to PDCommAdmin@bouldercolorado.gov.
The form also states that the department may not release digital records in cases that are open pending investigation, or where an arrest has been made but the case has not been adjudicated. If the other driver was arrested, footage may not be available until that case is resolved.
Does the Boulder Police Department Use AI to Write Police Reports?
Yes, for some report narratives. The Boulder Police Department uses Draft One, an Axon product that automatically drafts a police report narrative from body worn camera data. It is one of several ways BPD officers create report narratives, and Boulder police first piloted it in January 2024.
The city’s Draft One page acknowledges three points that matter if you were hurt in a Boulder crash:
- Draft One narratives can contain mistakes.
- Officers must sign off on the accuracy of a draft before they can use it in a report.
- The quality of a narrative is often tied to the quality of the audio the body camera captured.
If your crash scene was loud or chaotic, the body camera footage may capture details the written narrative does not. Requesting both lets you compare them. Boulder Reporting Lab reported in 2024 that the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said it does not use Draft One.
Why Do I Have to Sign a No-Solicitation Statement to Get a Police Report in Colorado?
Colorado law requires it. C.R.S. 24-72-305.5 bars anyone from using criminal justice records, or the names, addresses, and phone numbers in them, to solicit business for pecuniary gain. Records custodians must deny access unless the requester signs a statement affirming the records will not be used for direct solicitation. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office requires this signed statement on every records request. If you are requesting your own report for your own claim, signing it is routine.
What Should I Check on My Boulder Accident Report?
Check every detail that could affect how fault is assigned or how the other driver’s insurer is identified:
- Your name, contact information, and insurance details
- Vehicle descriptions and plate numbers
- Date, time, and exact location
- The diagram, including direction of travel and point of impact
- The narrative description of what each driver, rider, or pedestrian did
- Witness names and contact information
- Any citations issued
If something is wrong, call the Records Unit at 303-441-3300 and ask how to submit a correction or supplemental statement. Colorado bars recovery when an injured person is 50 percent or more at fault, so how a report describes fault deserves close attention. For more on how reports and other evidence are used after a collision, see our police reports and evidence FAQs, or our Boulder car accident and Boulder bicycle accident pages.
How Do I Get a Copy of an Accident Report I Filed Online in Colorado?
Contact the Colorado Department of Revenue at 303-205-5600. Reports filed through the Colorado Online Crash Reporting System go to the Department of Revenue, and the Colorado State Patrol states it does not have access to obtain copies of them.
Do Crime Victims Have to Pay for a Police Report in Boulder County?
It depends on the agency. CU Boulder Police states that crime victims may receive a copy of a police report without charge. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office exempts victims indexed in a report from its $5 search fee. The Boulder Police Department’s request form lists a $5.00 fee for police reports without a stated victim exemption, so ask the Records Unit when you request.
Have a Boulder Injury Attorney Review Your Accident Report
Once you have your report, the next question is whether it helps or hurts your claim. Colorado bars recovery when an injured person is 50 percent or more at fault, so a report that misstates what happened, leaves out a witness, or doesn’t match the body camera footage needs attention early.
Bring your report to a free 30-minute consultation with attorney Greg Francis of Francis Law. He will go through it with you, check it against your photos and any footage, and explain what it means for your claim. You don’t need to have everything together before you reach out.
Schedule a Consultation or call (303) 409-2050