Local facts for a Grosse Pointe Woods crash claim
| Crash reports | Grosse Pointe Woods Department of Public Safety |
|---|---|
| District court | Grosse Pointe Woods Municipal Court (20025 Mack Plaza Drive, Grosse Pointe Woods) (serves City of Grosse Pointe Woods (municipal court; no district court)) |
| 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 | Ascension St. John Hospital (Level I (adult), Level II (pediatric), nearest; in Detroit); DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital & University Health Center (Level I (adult), in Detroit) |
| Major roads | Mack Avenue, Vernier Road |
| From our office | About 35 minutes by car (approximate) |
Crashes in Grosse Pointe Woods in 2024
Police reported 196 traffic crashes in Grosse Pointe Woods in 2024. In those crashes, 0 people were killed and 1 person suffered suspected serious injuries. The table counts crashes; the deaths and injuries above count people, and one crash can involve several.
| Crashes with injuries | 24 |
|---|---|
| Fatal crashes | 0 |
| Alcohol involved | 5 |
| Pedestrian involved | 1 |
| Bicyclist involved | 6 |
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 Grosse Pointe Woods
- All 196 crashes reported in Grosse Pointe Woods in 2024 occurred on local streets; none were on an interstate, US route or state route. Source
- M-102 ends at I-94 in Harper Woods, near the boundary with Grosse Pointe Woods. Source
What to do after a crash in Grosse Pointe Woods
- Get medical care, and tell every provider the injury came from a car crash.
- Get the crash report number from the Grosse Pointe Woods Department of Public Safety.
- 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 Grosse Pointe Woods car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Grosse Pointe Woods is the Grosse Pointe Woods Municipal Court (20025 Mack Plaza Drive, Grosse Pointe Woods). 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 Grosse Pointe Woods?
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.