Local facts for a Dearborn Heights crash claim
| Crash reports | Dearborn Heights Police Department |
|---|---|
| District court | 20th District Court (25637 Michigan Ave., Dearborn Heights) (serves City of Dearborn Heights) |
| Circuit court | 3rd Circuit Court (Wayne County), Detroit |
| Probate court | Wayne County Probate Court (1307 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Ave., Detroit) |
| Trauma centers | Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital (Level II (adult), nearest; in Dearborn); DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital (Level II (adult), in Detroit); St. Mary Mercy Livonia Hospital (Level II (adult), in Livonia) |
| Major roads | US 24 (Telegraph Road), M-153 (Ford Road) |
| From our office | About 35 minutes by car (approximate) |
Crashes in Dearborn Heights in 2024
Police reported 1,251 traffic crashes in Dearborn Heights in 2024. In those crashes, 0 people were killed and 19 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 | 278 |
|---|---|
| Fatal crashes | 0 |
| Alcohol involved | 34 |
| Pedestrian involved | 10 |
| Bicyclist involved | 9 |
| Deer involved | 5 |
Source: Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, Wayne 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 Dearborn Heights
- US 24 (Telegraph Road) runs through Dearborn Heights, crossing briefly into Dearborn before re-entering the city on its way north to Redford Township. Source
- M-153 (Ford Road) crosses Dearborn Heights between Garden City and Dearborn. Source
What to do after a crash in Dearborn Heights
- Get medical care, and tell every provider the injury came from a car crash.
- Get the crash report number from the Dearborn Heights 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 Wayne 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 Dearborn Heights car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Dearborn Heights is the 20th District Court (25637 Michigan Ave., Dearborn Heights). Larger claims and most lawsuits against at-fault drivers go to circuit court, the 3rd Circuit Court (Wayne County), Detroit. 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 Dearborn Heights?
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.