Local facts for a Detroit crash claim
| Crash reports | Detroit Police Department |
|---|---|
| District court | 36th District Court (421 Madison St., Detroit) (serves City of Detroit) |
| 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 | DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital & University Health Center (Level I, in Detroit); Henry Ford Hospital (Level I, in Detroit); Ascension St. John Hospital (Henry Ford St. John Hospital) (Level I (adult); Level II (pediatric), in Detroit); DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital (Level II, in Detroit) |
| Major roads | I-75, I-94, I-96, M-10 (John C. Lodge Freeway), M-39 (Southfield Freeway), M-1 (Woodward Avenue) |
| From our office | About 35 minutes to downtown by car (approximate) |
Crashes in Detroit in 2024
Police reported 24,321 traffic crashes in Detroit in 2024. In those crashes, 104 people were killed and 539 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 | 6,179 |
|---|---|
| Fatal crashes | 98 |
| Alcohol involved | 586 |
| Pedestrian involved | 420 |
| Bicyclist involved | 151 |
| Deer involved | 20 |
| On interstate highways | 5,231 |
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 Detroit
- The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor opened to traffic on July 27, 2026, with new I-75 ramps connecting to it. Source
- Detroit operates its own bus system, DDOT, and opts out of SMART local service; SMART runs FAST limited-stop routes into the city. Source
- Detroit recorded 24,321 reported crashes in 2024, with 104 people killed and 420 pedestrian-involved crashes. Source
What to do after a crash in Detroit
- Get medical care, and tell every provider the injury came from a car crash.
- Get the crash report number from the Detroit 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.
Detroit cases by type
- Detroit truck accident
- Detroit pedestrian accident
- Detroit Uber and Lyft accident
- Detroit wrongful death
Nearby Wayne County communities
All Wayne County communities · All locations
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 Detroit car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Detroit is the 36th District Court (421 Madison St., Detroit). 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 Detroit?
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.