Local facts for a Southfield crash claim
| Crash reports | Southfield Police Department |
|---|---|
| District court | 46th District Court (26000 Evergreen Rd., Southfield) (serves Cities of Southfield and Lathrup Village; Township of Southfield) |
| 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 | Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield Campus (Henry Ford Providence Southfield) (Level II, in Southfield); Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (Level I (adult), nearest Level I; in Royal Oak) |
| Major roads | M-10 (John C. Lodge Freeway / Northwestern Highway), I-696 (Walter P. Reuther Freeway), M-39 (Southfield Freeway), US 24 (Telegraph Road), M-102 (8 Mile Road), Greenfield Road |
| From our office | About 20 minutes by car (approximate) |
Crashes in Southfield in 2024
Police reported 3,313 traffic crashes in Southfield in 2024. In those crashes, 10 people were killed and 32 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 | 671 |
|---|---|
| Fatal crashes | 8 |
| Alcohol involved | 83 |
| Pedestrian involved | 31 |
| Bicyclist involved | 11 |
| Deer involved | 84 |
| On interstate highways | 570 |
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 Southfield
- I-696, the Lodge Freeway (M-10) and Telegraph Road (US 24) meet at the Mixing Bowl interchange in Southfield. Source
- Southfield had the most reported crashes of any Oakland County municipality in 2024 (3,313). Source
What to do after a crash in Southfield
- Get medical care, and tell every provider the injury came from a car crash.
- Get the crash report number from the Southfield 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.
Southfield cases by type
- Southfield truck accident
- Southfield pedestrian accident
- Southfield Uber and Lyft accident
- Southfield wrongful death
Nearby Oakland 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 Southfield car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Southfield is the 46th District Court (26000 Evergreen Rd., Southfield). 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 Southfield?
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.