If the accident was investigated by law enforcement there should be a record of the report on file. With the information on the accident (date/time/location/etc) go to the records department of the investigating agency and request a copy of all material. It may cost you a small administrative fee.
Police reports are VERY seldom available on-line and I suspect Phoenix is no different in this regard.
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