Traffic & Accident Investigation Unit (designated streets needing RESIDENTIAL STICKERS)

The Medford police department has a number of police officers trained in accident investigation, including one full time specialist in advanced accident reconstruction. Not all motor vehicle accidents in Medford require a police response. Police usually respond to all personal injury accidents and accidents that pose major safety and traffic congestions problem. Keep in mind that because of limited resources, not all accidents can be investigated. However, when motor vehicle accidents occur involving death or very serious injury, the police department calls the accident reconstruction investigator to the scene.  NOTE: all accidents happing in Medford, MA that are not on STATE ROADS please send the accident report to: Medford Police, 100 Main Street, Medford, MA 02155, Attn: MVA. List of MEDFORD STATE ROADS - click here - if you had an accident on these STATE ROADS send report to: MA State Police, 520 Fellsway, Medford, MA 02155, Attn: MVA.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Accidents: In Progress (just happening) Call 911 or 781-395-1212

In the Past Serious Accidents 781-391-6412 Sergeant/Accident Reconstruction & Investigation, Sgt. Richard Carroll

Records for Accident Reports 781-391-6760/6761

Reporting Past Minor Accidents & Information (after hours) call Patrol Main Desk Officer 781-391-6404