Michigan drivers, it might be time to grip the steering wheel a little tighter. A newly released report has ranked the 20 most dangerous cities and townships in the state for car crashes, and the results paint a pretty sobering picture of road safety across Michigan. Whether you’re a daily commuter, a weekend road tripper, or someone who just moved to the Mitten State, this list is worth your attention.
Michigan Auto Law, a law firm that specializes in auto accident cases, put together the report using 2024 data from the Michigan Traffic Crash Facts database and the United States Census. To qualify for the rankings, a city or township had to record at least 500 crashes in a single year and have a population of at least 10,000 residents. Cities were then ranked by crashes per 10,000 residents, which levels the playing field between small towns and large urban centers.
The report was not meant to shame anyone. “The goal of this report is to help drivers stay informed and safe,” said Steve Gursten, president and attorney at Michigan Auto Law. “We want drivers to make informed decisions about where they drive and to know when they need to be especially careful and vigilant behind the wheel.” That is a fair and practical goal, especially in a state where winter weather, heavy truck traffic, and dense suburban corridors can all contribute to dangerous driving conditions…