Illinois injury resource

Illinois car accident report guide.

Illinois crash records depend on whether Illinois State Police or another law enforcement agency handled the crash. This resource helps readers start with the correct official report path.

Investigating agency

Illinois State Police explains that if the report does not indicate Illinois State Police, readers should contact the listed investigating agency.

Report criteria

Illinois State Police publishes crash-report criteria and online crash-reporting resources.

Claim documents

A report is only one record; injury claims may also depend on medical records, bills, photographs, repair estimates, wage records, and insurer letters.

Checklist

Practical items to review.

  • Crash or incident report
  • Photos and videos
  • Medical records
  • Medical bills
  • Insurance claim numbers
  • Witness names
  • Repair estimates
  • Wage loss documents
  • Letters from insurers

Sources

Official references.

Last verified: May 7, 2026