• Date of Incident: If the exact date of the traffic collision is unknown, provide an estimated date.
• Collision Location: If the exact area of the incident is unknown, put down as many details as possible.
• Owner or Driver: List the owner or driver of the car. If the incident only involved damage to your personal property, provide your name and address.
• Party of Interest: Only one box should be checked off. The most common party of interest includes a driver, passenger, vehicle owner, property owner, the legal guardian of an individual, or parent of a minor. Refer to California Vehicle Code 20012 for more details. If unsure whether you meet the criteria, reach out to any CHP area office to determine your eligibility as a party of interest.
• Verification: Attach a photocopy of a state identification card or driver’s license for verification of the proper party of interest. If this is not done, a licensed notary must notarize the document.
• Applicant: Print your name in this section.
• Address: Provide the number, street name, city, state, and zip code you would like the incident report mailed to.
• Company or Agency: This section applies to insurance companies or government entities.
• Signature: Sign the request for the California Highway Patrol incident report.
• Submission: Submit the CHP accident report with applicable fees.
• Method of Payment: If you send a check for a CHP 190 request, make it out to the California Highway Patrol.

You can get up-to-date road condition data by visiting the CHP Traffic Incident Information page. Select one of your local communication centers to see Sigalerts and local traffic conditions provided by the California Highway Patrol for your area. This can be useful when preparing for a trip or daily commute.

A traffic incident report by the California Highway Patrol generally takes one to two weeks to be processed. In cases where a motor vehicle collision involves a fatality, it may take investigators several months to complete the CHP police report.