Michigan Auto Law, a law firm specializing exclusively in auto accident cases, has released its annual list identifying the Top 20 Most Dangerous Intersections in Michigan.
The annual report is part of Michigan Auto Law’s ongoing public safety initiatives to help Michigan drivers better understand where crashes occur most frequently and encourage motorists to exercise additional caution when traveling through high-risk areas.
Each year, the car accident lawyers at Michigan Auto Law collect and analyze official crash data from the Michigan State Police Traffic Crash Reporting Unit, which compiles vehicle accident reports filed by local law enforcement and police departments throughout Michigan. The 2025 findings represent the most current and comprehensive data available for total crashes occurring at or near intersections across the state.
For purposes of the report, an “intersection” is defined as a roadway controlled by traffic signals, four-way stop signs, or roundabouts. The analysis includes reported traffic crashes that occurred within 200 feet of an intersection, including those near freeways and their on-ramps, off-ramps, and service roads, as well as divided highways and rural roads. The crash data encompasses any traffic accident reported including those resulting in injuries and/or fatalities or resulting in property damage.
Based on years of research on Michigan intersection accidents, intersections with heavy traffic, freeway access points, and major retail or commercial areas have consistently ranked among Michigan’s most crash-prone locations. Every year, nearly one-third of all car crashes in Michigan, and approximately 30% of all fatal car crashes, occur at intersections.
In Michigan, the leading causes of intersection accidents include: running red lights, disregarding stop and yield signs, failing to yield the right-of-way, disregarding the right-of-way laws, improper left hand turns, speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving.
Knowing which intersections experience the highest number of crashes can also help drivers make informed decisions about their routes and determine when it may be appropriate to take an alternative road or exercise additional caution.
“Even when a crash doesn’t result in an injury, it can have a significant impact on a driver and their family,” stated Steve Gursten, President and Attorney at Michigan Auto Law. “We hope this annual list encourages Michigan drivers to slow down, remain alert, and take extra precautions when traveling through these areas.”
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The Top 20 Most Crash-Prone “Dangerous” Intersections in Michigan
1. 18 1/2 MILE RD @ VAN DYKE AVE, Sterling Heights, 210 Crashes, 12 Injuries (Roundabout)
The total number of crashes jumped 29.6% from 162 in 2024. Total crashes in previous years were: 2023 (135), 2022 (118), 2021 (168), 2020 (131), 2019 (229). The total number of injuries stayed the same as in 2024.
2. 11 MILE RD/I 696 @ VAN DYKE AVE, Warren/Center Line, 180 Crashes, 1 Fatality, and 33 Injuries
The total number of crashes decreased by 2.7% from 185 crashes in 2024. Total crashes in previous years were: 2023 (218), 2022 (207), 2021 (173), 2020 (124), 2019 (129). Tragically there was 1 fatality in 2025, and the
number of injuries increased by 26.9% from 26 in 2024.
3. TELEGRAPH RD @ 12 MILE RD, Southfield, 121 Total Crashes, 28 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased 14.1% from 106 in 2024. Total crashes in previous years were: 2023 (99), 2022 (110), 2021 (95), 2020 (88), 2019 (128), 2018 (145). There was also a 21.7% increase in injuries from 23 in 2024.
4. ORCHARD LAKE RD @ 14 MILE RD, Farmington Hills, 118 Total Crashes, 9 Injuries (Roundabout)
The total number of crashes increased 8.2% from 109 in 2024. Total crashes in previous years were: 2023 (132), 2021 (122), 2020 (89), 2019 (178), 2018 (144). The total number
of injuries also increased from 5 in 2024.
5. MARTIN PKWY @ N PONTIAC TRL, Commerce Twp, 107 Total Crashes, 9 Injuries (Roundabout)
This is Oakland County’s largest roundabout. The total number of crashes fell to 29.1% from 151 in 2024. Total crashes in previous years were: 2023 (160), 2022 (126), 2021 (140), 2020 (110), and 2019 (161) total crashes. The total number of injuries remained the same as in 2024.
6. STATE RD @ W ELLSWORTH RD, Ann Arbor, 93 Total Crashes, 5 Injuries (Roundabout)
The total number of crashes increased from 85 in 2024.
7. 12 MILE RD @ I 94, St. Clair Shores, 86 Total Crashes, 21 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased from 75 crashes and 11 injuries in 2024.
8. N. HAMILTON ST @ WASHTENAW AVE, Ypsilanti, 85 Total Crashes, 8 Injuries
The total number of crashes decreased from 132 in 2024.
9. SCHOOLCRAFT RD @ TELEGRAPH RD, Redford Twp, 84 Total Crashes, 18 Injuries
The total number of crashes decreased from 137 crashes and 26 injuries in 2024.
10. TELEGRAPH RD @ MAPLE RD, Bloomfield Township, 83 Total Crashes, 47 Injuries
This location is new to the top 20 ranking. The total number of crashes increased from 59, and the total number of injuries increased from 22 in 2024.
11. LEE RD. @ WHITMORE LAKE RD. Green Oak Township, 82 Total Crashes, 2 Injuries (West Roundabout)
The total number of crashes increased from 80, but total injuries decreased from 3 in 2024.
12. SOUTHFIELD RD @ W 11 MILE RD, Lathrup Village, 81 Total Crashes, 23 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased from 76, but the total number of injuries decreased from 38 in 2024.
13. US 131 @ WEALTHY ST, Grand Rapids, 78 Total Crashes, 21 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased from 73, and the total number of injuries increased from 12 in 2024.
14. HALL RD @ SCHOENHERR, Sterling Heights, 78 Total Crashes, 14 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased from 76, and the total number of injuries increased from 11 in 2024.
15. METROPOLITAN PKWY @ VAN DYKE AVE, Sterling Heights, 77 Total Crashes, 21 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased from 54, and the total number of injuries decreased from 16 in 2024.
16. BURTON ST. SW @ US 131, Grand Rapids, 76 Total Crashes, 11 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased from 64, and the total number of injuries decreased from 17 in 2024.
17. DIX AVE. @ M 39, Lincoln Park, 75 Total Crashes, 23 Injuries
The total number of crashes decreased from 68, and the total number of injuries increased from 22 in 2024.
18. I 96 @ MILFORD RD., Lyon Township, 70 Total Crashes, 6 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased from 29, and the total number of injuries increased from 5 in 2024.
19. 23 MILE RD. @ M 53, Shelby Township, 69 Total Crashes, 14 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased from 43, and the total number of injuries increased from 10 in 2024.
20. OAKLEY PARK RD. @ MARTIN PKWY., Commerce Township, 69 Total Crashes, 1 Injury.
The total number of crashes did not change, and the total number of injuries decreased from 5 in 2024.
Michigan Auto Law urges drivers to review the complete list of Michigan’s most crash-prone intersections and use extra caution when traveling through these high-traffic areas, especially intersections located near freeway
entrances and exits.
For the complete list of the Top 20 Most Dangerous Intersections in Michigan, visit MichiganAutoLaw.com. Drivers can also find information on the Most Dangerous Intersections by County, along with additional education resources covering car accidents, roadway safety, and what to do following a crash.
The annual report is part of Michigan Auto Law’s ongoing public safety initiatives to help Michigan drivers better understand where crashes occur most frequently and encourage motorists to exercise additional caution when traveling through high-risk areas.
Each year, the car accident lawyers at Michigan Auto Law collect and analyze official crash data from the Michigan State Police Traffic Crash Reporting Unit, which compiles vehicle accident reports filed by local law enforcement and police departments throughout Michigan. The 2025 findings represent the most current and comprehensive data available for total crashes occurring at or near intersections across the state.
For purposes of the report, an “intersection” is defined as a roadway controlled by traffic signals, four-way stop signs, or roundabouts. The analysis includes reported traffic crashes that occurred within 200 feet of an intersection, including those near freeways and their on-ramps, off-ramps, and service roads, as well as divided highways and rural roads. The crash data encompasses any traffic accident reported including those resulting in injuries and/or fatalities or resulting in property damage.
Based on years of research on Michigan intersection accidents, intersections with heavy traffic, freeway access points, and major retail or commercial areas have consistently ranked among Michigan’s most crash-prone locations. Every year, nearly one-third of all car crashes in Michigan, and approximately 30% of all fatal car crashes, occur at intersections.
In Michigan, the leading causes of intersection accidents include: running red lights, disregarding stop and yield signs, failing to yield the right-of-way, disregarding the right-of-way laws, improper left hand turns, speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving.
Knowing which intersections experience the highest number of crashes can also help drivers make informed decisions about their routes and determine when it may be appropriate to take an alternative road or exercise additional caution.
“Even when a crash doesn’t result in an injury, it can have a significant impact on a driver and their family,” stated Steve Gursten, President and Attorney at Michigan Auto Law. “We hope this annual list encourages Michigan drivers to slow down, remain alert, and take extra precautions when traveling through these areas.”
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The Top 20 Most Crash-Prone “Dangerous” Intersections in Michigan
1. 18 1/2 MILE RD @ VAN DYKE AVE, Sterling Heights, 210 Crashes, 12 Injuries (Roundabout)
The total number of crashes jumped 29.6% from 162 in 2024. Total crashes in previous years were: 2023 (135), 2022 (118), 2021 (168), 2020 (131), 2019 (229). The total number of injuries stayed the same as in 2024.
2. 11 MILE RD/I 696 @ VAN DYKE AVE, Warren/Center Line, 180 Crashes, 1 Fatality, and 33 Injuries
The total number of crashes decreased by 2.7% from 185 crashes in 2024. Total crashes in previous years were: 2023 (218), 2022 (207), 2021 (173), 2020 (124), 2019 (129). Tragically there was 1 fatality in 2025, and the
number of injuries increased by 26.9% from 26 in 2024.
3. TELEGRAPH RD @ 12 MILE RD, Southfield, 121 Total Crashes, 28 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased 14.1% from 106 in 2024. Total crashes in previous years were: 2023 (99), 2022 (110), 2021 (95), 2020 (88), 2019 (128), 2018 (145). There was also a 21.7% increase in injuries from 23 in 2024.
4. ORCHARD LAKE RD @ 14 MILE RD, Farmington Hills, 118 Total Crashes, 9 Injuries (Roundabout)
The total number of crashes increased 8.2% from 109 in 2024. Total crashes in previous years were: 2023 (132), 2021 (122), 2020 (89), 2019 (178), 2018 (144). The total number
of injuries also increased from 5 in 2024.
5. MARTIN PKWY @ N PONTIAC TRL, Commerce Twp, 107 Total Crashes, 9 Injuries (Roundabout)
This is Oakland County’s largest roundabout. The total number of crashes fell to 29.1% from 151 in 2024. Total crashes in previous years were: 2023 (160), 2022 (126), 2021 (140), 2020 (110), and 2019 (161) total crashes. The total number of injuries remained the same as in 2024.
6. STATE RD @ W ELLSWORTH RD, Ann Arbor, 93 Total Crashes, 5 Injuries (Roundabout)
The total number of crashes increased from 85 in 2024.
7. 12 MILE RD @ I 94, St. Clair Shores, 86 Total Crashes, 21 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased from 75 crashes and 11 injuries in 2024.
8. N. HAMILTON ST @ WASHTENAW AVE, Ypsilanti, 85 Total Crashes, 8 Injuries
The total number of crashes decreased from 132 in 2024.
9. SCHOOLCRAFT RD @ TELEGRAPH RD, Redford Twp, 84 Total Crashes, 18 Injuries
The total number of crashes decreased from 137 crashes and 26 injuries in 2024.
10. TELEGRAPH RD @ MAPLE RD, Bloomfield Township, 83 Total Crashes, 47 Injuries
This location is new to the top 20 ranking. The total number of crashes increased from 59, and the total number of injuries increased from 22 in 2024.
11. LEE RD. @ WHITMORE LAKE RD. Green Oak Township, 82 Total Crashes, 2 Injuries (West Roundabout)
The total number of crashes increased from 80, but total injuries decreased from 3 in 2024.
12. SOUTHFIELD RD @ W 11 MILE RD, Lathrup Village, 81 Total Crashes, 23 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased from 76, but the total number of injuries decreased from 38 in 2024.
13. US 131 @ WEALTHY ST, Grand Rapids, 78 Total Crashes, 21 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased from 73, and the total number of injuries increased from 12 in 2024.
14. HALL RD @ SCHOENHERR, Sterling Heights, 78 Total Crashes, 14 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased from 76, and the total number of injuries increased from 11 in 2024.
15. METROPOLITAN PKWY @ VAN DYKE AVE, Sterling Heights, 77 Total Crashes, 21 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased from 54, and the total number of injuries decreased from 16 in 2024.
16. BURTON ST. SW @ US 131, Grand Rapids, 76 Total Crashes, 11 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased from 64, and the total number of injuries decreased from 17 in 2024.
17. DIX AVE. @ M 39, Lincoln Park, 75 Total Crashes, 23 Injuries
The total number of crashes decreased from 68, and the total number of injuries increased from 22 in 2024.
18. I 96 @ MILFORD RD., Lyon Township, 70 Total Crashes, 6 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased from 29, and the total number of injuries increased from 5 in 2024.
19. 23 MILE RD. @ M 53, Shelby Township, 69 Total Crashes, 14 Injuries
The total number of crashes increased from 43, and the total number of injuries increased from 10 in 2024.
20. OAKLEY PARK RD. @ MARTIN PKWY., Commerce Township, 69 Total Crashes, 1 Injury.
The total number of crashes did not change, and the total number of injuries decreased from 5 in 2024.
Michigan Auto Law urges drivers to review the complete list of Michigan’s most crash-prone intersections and use extra caution when traveling through these high-traffic areas, especially intersections located near freeway
entrances and exits.
For the complete list of the Top 20 Most Dangerous Intersections in Michigan, visit MichiganAutoLaw.com. Drivers can also find information on the Most Dangerous Intersections by County, along with additional education resources covering car accidents, roadway safety, and what to do following a crash.
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