# What should you do after a crash in Roanoke County?

Title: Crash in Roanoke County: Who to Call & What to Do
URL: https://roanokecrashhelp.com/roanoke-county-crash/
Last reviewed: October 13, 2026
Site: Roanoke Crash Help

> If your crash was in Roanoke County, outside Roanoke City and Salem, Roanoke County Police usually take the report. Ask their Records Division for a copy. Then follow the same steps: care, photos, insurer, deadline.

You're safe now. If your crash happened in Roanoke County, here is who to call and what to do next.

## Was it Roanoke County or Roanoke City?

The two are separate. Look at the card or report number the officer gave you. The agency named there, such as Roanoke County Police or Roanoke City Police, holds your report. Salem is also its own city with its own police department; see our [Salem page](https://roanokecrashhelp.com/salem-va-crash/).

If you are not sure, call the Roanoke County Records Division and ask. If your crash was in the city, see [how to get a Roanoke City report](https://roanokecrashhelp.com/roanoke-crash-report/).

Not sure what to do next? A three-question quiz on https://roanokecrashhelp.com/accident-lawyers/ points you to the right pages and a short list of Roanoke-area firms.

## How do you get the county's report?

The [Roanoke County Police Records Division](https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/1865/Request-Police-Reports) handles copies of traffic accident reports.

- Call (540) 777-8605, or use the online Request for Public Records.
- The county lists no charge for citizens.
- For other police reports, go in person to the police department with a photo ID, such as a driver's license or U.S. passport.
- Have the date and time, location, names of the parties and the officer's name ready.

Insurers can get reports through the DMV.

### Contact table

| Need | Contact |
| --- | --- |
| Accident report copy | Roanoke County Police Records Division, (540) 777-8605 |
| Report a crime (non-emergency) | (540) 562-3265 |
| In-person crime report | Public Safety Center, 5925 Cove Road, Roanoke, VA 24019 (crime reports, not report copies) |
| Emergency | 911 |

## Where do you go for care?

In an emergency, call 911. The Virginia Department of Health lists Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital as a Level I trauma center and LewisGale Medical Center as a Level II trauma center ([VDH](https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency-medical-services/trauma-critical-care/virginia-trauma-centers), updated September 3, 2026). Responders will tell you where to go. For non-urgent care, a doctor or urgent care visit within a day or two is a good idea. This is a practical suggestion, not medical advice.

## What are your next steps?

- [ ] Get checked by a doctor.
- [ ] Take photos and write down what happened.
- [ ] Tell your own insurer.
- [ ] Request your report from the Records Division.
- [ ] Start a folder for bills and notes. See the [first 72 hours checklist](https://roanokecrashhelp.com/first-72-hours/).
- [ ] Enter your crash date in the [deadline checker](https://roanokecrashhelp.com/claim-deadline-checker/).

Not sure what to do next? A three-question quiz on https://roanokecrashhelp.com/accident-lawyers/ points you to the right pages and a short list of Roanoke-area firms.

## Common questions

### How do I get a Roanoke County accident report?

Contact the Roanoke County Police Records Division at (540) 777-8605, or use the online Request for Public Records. For other police reports, you pick them up in person at the police department with a photo ID. Have the date, time, location, names of the parties and the officer's name ready.

### Is there a fee for the report?

The county's page says there is no charge for citizens. Fees can change, so confirm when you call. Other agencies charge different amounts: Salem lists $10 and the Virginia DMV lists $8. See our crash report guide for the full table.

### Who handles crashes in Vinton?

The Town of Vinton has its own police department at 311 S Pollard Street, Vinton, VA 24179. Its phone is (540) 983-0617. Call before you go to ask about crash reports, and have the date, place and names ready. In an emergency, call 911.

### What if a state trooper responded?

Then the report may be with the state, not the county. You can request a police crash report from the Virginia DMV with Information Request Form CRD 93. Our crash report guide lists the DMV steps, the mailing address and the payment options, so you can see what to send.

## Sources

- [Roanoke County, request police reports](https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/1865/Request-Police-Reports)
- [Roanoke County, crime reports](https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/1085/Crime-Reports)
- [Town of Vinton, police directory](https://vintonva.gov/Directory.aspx?did=13)
- [Virginia DMV, request a police crash report](https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/records/request-police-crash-report)
- [Virginia Department of Health, trauma centers](https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency-medical-services/trauma-critical-care/virginia-trauma-centers)