Local facts for a Ypsilanti crash claim
| Crash reports | Ypsilanti Police Department |
|---|---|
| District court | 14A District Court, 14A-2 (415 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti) (serves City of Ypsilanti (including Eastern Michigan University), Ann Arbor Township, Augusta Township, Salem Township, Superior Township and the Village of Barton Hills for misdemeanor and traffic cases) |
| Circuit court | 22nd Circuit Court (101 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor) |
| Probate court | Washtenaw County Probate Court (101 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor) |
| Trauma centers | St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor (Level I, nearest; in Ypsilanti); University of Michigan Medical Center (Level I (adult), Level I (pediatric), in Ann Arbor) |
| Major roads | I-94, US 12 (Michigan Avenue), Bus. US 12, M-17 (Washtenaw Avenue) |
| From our office | About 40 minutes by car (approximate) |
Crashes in Ypsilanti in 2024
Police reported 838 traffic crashes in Ypsilanti in 2024. In those crashes, 1 person was killed and 18 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 | 115 |
|---|---|
| Fatal crashes | 1 |
| Alcohol involved | 13 |
| Pedestrian involved | 13 |
| Bicyclist involved | 4 |
| Deer involved | 11 |
| On interstate highways | 51 |
Source: Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, Washtenaw 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 Ypsilanti
- AAATA (TheRide) buses serve the Ypsilanti Transit Center downtown, and the City of Ypsilanti is a full member of the transit authority. Source
- Of Ypsilanti's 838 reported crashes in 2024, 340 happened on state routes such as M-17 (Washtenaw Avenue), more than on local streets. Source
What to do after a crash in Ypsilanti
- Get medical care, and tell every provider the injury came from a car crash.
- Get the crash report number from the Ypsilanti 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.
Nearby Washtenaw 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 Ypsilanti car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Ypsilanti is the 14A District Court, 14A-2 (415 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti). Larger claims and most lawsuits against at-fault drivers go to circuit court, the 22nd Circuit Court (101 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor). 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 Ypsilanti?
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.