Local facts for a Northville Township crash claim
| Crash reports | Northville Township Department of Public Safety (police) |
|---|---|
| District court | 35th District Court (660 Plymouth Rd., Plymouth) (serves Cities of Northville and Plymouth; Townships of Northville, Plymouth, and Canton) |
| 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 Providence Hospital (Level II (adult), nearest; in Novi); St. Mary Mercy Livonia Hospital (Level II (adult), in Livonia); Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital (Level II (adult), in Farmington Hills) |
| Major roads | Eight Mile Road, Haggerty Road, Six Mile Road |
| From our office | About 30 minutes by car (approximate) |
Crashes in Northville Township in 2024
Police reported 444 traffic crashes in Northville Township in 2024. In those crashes, 0 people were killed and 5 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 | 86 |
|---|---|
| Fatal crashes | 0 |
| Alcohol involved | 6 |
| Pedestrian involved | 0 |
| Bicyclist involved | 3 |
| Deer involved | 31 |
| On interstate highways | 15 |
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 Northville Township
- Deer-involved crashes accounted for 31 of Northville Township's 444 reported crashes in 2024. Source
- Eight Mile Road forms the township's northern edge, but it does not carry the M-102 designation through Northville Township. Source
What to do after a crash in Northville Township
- Get medical care, and tell every provider the injury came from a car crash.
- Get the crash report number from the Northville Township Department of Public Safety (police).
- 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 Northville Township car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Northville Township is the 35th District Court (660 Plymouth Rd., Plymouth). 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 Northville 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.