Crime & Safety

Crash Reports Available Online Thanks To Sheriff, Carfax Teamup

The Kendall County Sheriff's Department's deal with Carfax lets residents access reports for free.

KENDALL COUNTY, IL — Vehicle crash reports are now available to Kendall County residents 24/7 for no additional cost. The Kendall County Sheriff's Office has partnered with Carfax to provide electronic copies of crash reports at Crashdocs.org.

Citizens involved in accidents will be able to save time by obtaining reports online instead of calling the station or making a trip in-person.

“We’re always looking for ways to better serve our community," said Sheriff Dwight A. Baird. “Partnering with
Carfax will allow us to offer an easier, more convenient way to obtain our crash reports without any additional cost or convenience fees to citizens.”

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In addition to the new accident report distribution platform, detectives will also have access to a wide variety of Carfax investigative resources to help combat crime more efficiently and effectively. Extensive vehicle information can be invaluable in uncovering new leads and solving a wide variety of crimes.

The partnership will ultimately help the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office close more cases and keep residents safer.

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