Local facts for a Independence Township crash claim
| Crash reports | Oakland County Sheriff's Office (Independence Township, under contract) |
|---|---|
| District court | 52nd District Court, Division 2 (5850 Lorac, Clarkston) (serves City of Clarkston; Townships of Springfield, Independence, Holly, Groveland, Rose, White Lake and Brandon) |
| 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 (adult), nearest; in Pontiac); Trinity Health Oakland Hospital (Level II (adult), in Pontiac); Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (Level I (adult), Level II (pediatric), level I; in Royal Oak) |
| Major roads | I-75, M-15 (Main Street / Ortonville Road), US 24 (Dixie Highway), Sashabaw Road |
| From our office | About 25 minutes by car (approximate) |
Crashes in Independence Township in 2024
Police reported 1,125 traffic crashes in Independence Township in 2024. In those crashes, 3 people were killed and 7 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 | 171 |
|---|---|
| Fatal crashes | 3 |
| Alcohol involved | 27 |
| Pedestrian involved | 7 |
| Bicyclist involved | 3 |
| Deer involved | 120 |
| On interstate highways | 360 |
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 Independence Township
- I-75 crosses the southern part of the township with interchanges at exit 89 (Sashabaw Road) and exit 91 (M-15). Source
- 360 of the township's 1,125 reported crashes in 2024 were on the interstate, and 120 involved deer. Source
What to do after a crash in Independence Township
- Get medical care, and tell every provider the injury came from a car crash.
- Get the crash report number from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office (Independence Township, under contract).
- 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.
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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 Independence Township car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Independence Township is the 52nd District Court, Division 2 (5850 Lorac, Clarkston). 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 Independence Township?
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.