Local facts for a Sterling Heights crash claim
| Crash reports | Sterling Heights Police Department |
|---|---|
| District court | 41A District Court (40111 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights) (serves City of Sterling Heights (41A also has a Shelby Township location serving Utica and the Townships of Macomb and Shelby)) |
| Circuit court | 16th Circuit Court (Macomb County), 40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens |
| Probate court | Macomb County Probate Court (40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens) |
| Trauma centers | Henry Ford Macomb Hospitals (Clinton Township) (Level II, nearest; in Clinton Township); McLaren Macomb Hospital (Level II, nearest; in Mount Clemens); Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital (Level II, nearest; in Troy) |
| Major roads | M-53 (Van Dyke Avenue / Van Dyke Freeway), M-59 (Hall Road), Mound Road, 16 Mile Road (Metro Parkway), Dequindre Road, Utica Road |
| From our office | About 25 minutes by car (approximate) |
Crashes in Sterling Heights in 2024
Police reported 3,748 traffic crashes in Sterling Heights in 2024. In those crashes, 8 people were killed and 52 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 | 825 |
|---|---|
| Fatal crashes | 8 |
| Alcohol involved | 74 |
| Pedestrian involved | 20 |
| Bicyclist involved | 29 |
| Deer involved | 50 |
Source: Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, Macomb 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 Sterling Heights
- MDOT's $16 million M-53 project between 18 Mile Road and M-59 (Hall Road) in 2024 resurfaced the freeway and repaired 10 bridges. Source
What to do after a crash in Sterling Heights
- Get medical care, and tell every provider the injury came from a car crash.
- Get the crash report number from the Sterling Heights 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.
Sterling Heights cases by type
- Sterling Heights truck accident
- Sterling Heights pedestrian accident
- Sterling Heights Uber and Lyft accident
- Sterling Heights wrongful death
Nearby Macomb County communities
- Warren
- Clinton Township
- Macomb Township
- Shelby Township
- St. Clair Shores
- Roseville
- Chesterfield Township
- Eastpointe
All Macomb 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 Sterling Heights car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Sterling Heights is the 41A District Court (40111 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights). Larger claims and most lawsuits against at-fault drivers go to circuit court, the 16th Circuit Court (Macomb County), 40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens. 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 Sterling Heights?
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.