Local facts for a Flint crash claim
| Crash reports | Flint Police Department |
|---|---|
| District court | 67th District Court, Division 5 (630 S. Saginaw St., Flint) (serves City of Flint) |
| Circuit court | 7th Circuit Court (900 S. Saginaw St., Flint) |
| Probate court | Genesee County Probate Court (900 S. Saginaw St., Flint) |
| Trauma centers | Hurley Medical Center (Level I (adult), Level II (pediatric), nearest; in Flint); McLaren Lapeer Region (Level II, in Lapeer) |
| Major roads | I-69, I-75/US 23, I-475, M-21, M-54 (Dort Highway) |
| From our office | About 45 minutes by car (approximate) |
Crashes in Flint in 2024
Police reported 2,531 traffic crashes in Flint in 2024. In those crashes, 24 people were killed and 47 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 | 582 |
|---|---|
| Fatal crashes | 23 |
| Alcohol involved | 86 |
| Pedestrian involved | 37 |
| Bicyclist involved | 18 |
| Deer involved | 24 |
| On interstate highways | 495 |
Source: Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, Genesee 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 Flint
- Flint had 23 fatal crashes and 24 traffic deaths in 2024, the most of any community in Genesee County. Source
- The Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) provides bus and paratransit service in Flint and across Genesee County. Source
What to do after a crash in Flint
- Get medical care, and tell every provider the injury came from a car crash.
- Get the crash report number from the Flint 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 Genesee County communities
- Grand Blanc Township
- Flint Township
- Burton
- Genesee Township
- Davison Township
- Mount Morris Township
- Fenton Township
- Mundy Township
All Genesee 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 Flint car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Flint is the 67th District Court, Division 5 (630 S. Saginaw St., Flint). Larger claims and most lawsuits against at-fault drivers go to circuit court, the 7th Circuit Court (900 S. Saginaw St., Flint). 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 Flint?
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.