Local facts for a Auburn Hills crash claim
| Crash reports | Auburn Hills Police Department |
|---|---|
| District court | 52nd District Court – Division 3 (700 Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills) (serves Cities of Rochester, Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills and Lake Angelus; Townships of Oxford, Addison, Orion and Oakland) |
| Circuit court | 6th Circuit Court (Oakland County), 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac |
| Probate court | Oakland County Probate Court (Courthouse Tower, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac) |
| Trauma centers | McLaren Oakland (Level II, nearest; in Pontiac); Trinity Health Oakland Hospital (Level II, nearest; in Pontiac) |
| Major roads | I-75, M-59, M-24 (Lapeer Road; southern terminus at I-75), Adams Road |
| From our office | About 20 minutes by car (approximate) |
Crashes in Auburn Hills in 2024
Police reported 1,328 traffic crashes in Auburn Hills in 2024. In those crashes, 4 people were killed and 23 people suffered suspected serious injuries. The table counts crashes; the deaths and injuries above count people, and one crash can involve several.
| Crashes with injuries | 250 |
|---|---|
| Fatal crashes | 4 |
| Alcohol involved | 35 |
| Pedestrian involved | 6 |
| Bicyclist involved | 4 |
| Deer involved | 49 |
| On interstate highways | 517 |
Source: Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, Oakland County 2024 profile, tables of crashes and people by municipality. Covers calendar year 2024, the latest year with municipal tables when we checked on October 22, 2026. Counts are police-reported crashes located in the municipality.
Driving in Auburn Hills
- Auburn Hills roughly follows the course of I-75. Source
- 517 of the city's 1,328 reported crashes in 2024 were on the interstate. Source
- The city's tech and office buildings host about 80,000 people during the workday. Source
What to do after a crash in Auburn Hills
- Get medical care, and tell every provider the injury came from a car crash.
- Get the crash report number from the Auburn Hills Police Department.
- Report the claim to your own auto insurer and ask for an application for no-fault benefits.
- Photograph the vehicles, the scene and your injuries, and ask nearby businesses to save any video.
- Call us before you give a recorded statement to any insurer.
What Michigan no-fault pays you
Your own auto insurer pays medical care up to your PIP limit, 85% of lost wages for up to three years (capped at $7,455 per 30 days for accidents from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027), up to $20 a day for household help, and attendant care. If your injury meets Michigan’s threshold, you can also sue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering and the losses PIP does not cover. Read the full no-fault guide.
One year. Give your no-fault insurer written notice within one year of the crash. Use the deadline calculator to see every date for your case.
Nearby Oakland County communities
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Sources: Michigan courts directory, Michigan Traffic Crash Facts (2024), the DIFS Level I and II trauma center list and local agency websites, checked October 2026.
Questions people ask us
Where would a Auburn Hills car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Auburn Hills is the 52nd District Court – Division 3 (700 Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills). Larger claims and most lawsuits against at-fault drivers go to circuit court, the 6th Circuit Court (Oakland County), 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac. Venue can also depend on where a defendant lives or does business.
Do I have to come to your office?
No. Most of our work with clients happens by phone, video and email, and we come to you if you are recovering at home or in the hospital. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day.
How long do I have to act after a crash in Auburn Hills?
You must give your no-fault insurer written notice within one year of the crash, and you generally have three years to sue the at-fault driver. Claims involving a government vehicle or a road defect can require notice within 120 days.