Michigan’s ‘most dangerous’ intersections are mostly in metro Detroit

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in Farmington Hills compiles an annual list of the most dangerous intersections in the state based upon findings from Michigan State Police official data.

The law firm says Eleven Mile Road/I-696 at Van ***** Avenue is the most dangerous intersection in Michigan, with 218 crashes and 52 injuries. Crashes increased 69.9% over the last five years, from 129 in 2019 to 218 in 2023.

Here are the other intersections on the list:

Detroit

Seven Mile Road at I-75 (No. 19): 69 crashes, 35 injuries

Warren Avenue at I-75 (No. 15): 71 crashes, 28 injuries

Joy Road at Southfield Freeway (No. 14): 72 crashes, 20 injuries

SouthfieldDearbornWarren/Center LineLathrup VillageRedfordSt Clair ShoresSterling Heights

Metropolitan Parkway at Van ***** Avenue (No. 17): 70 crashes, 1 fatality, 16 injuries

18½ Mile Road at Van ***** Avenue roundabout (No. 4): 135 crashes, 9 injuries

Farmington HillsLivoniaGrand Rapids

Burton Street at U.S. 131 (No. 13): 77 crashes, 21 injuries

U.S. 131 at Wealthy Street (No. 7): 112 crashes, 1 fatality, 28 injuries

Commerce Township

Oakley Park Road at Martin Parkway roundabout (No. 18): 70 crashes, 4 injuries

Martin Parkway/M-5/North Pontiac Trail roundabout (No. 2): 160 crashes, 11 injuries

Ann ArborRosevilleWhat makes an intersection dangerous?

The rankings are based on the number of reported crashes that occured within 200 feet of the intersection during 2023. The number of injuries reported in the accidents is also included in the list.

What defines an intersection?

An intersection is defined as any road with a traffic signal, four-way stop or roundabout. The ****** data includes any traffic accident reported resulting in injury or fatalities that occurred within 200 feet of an intersection including near freeways, divided highways and rural rounds.

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that consistently showed up on the list to promote safety. The firm encourages residents to take alternate routes and be extra cautious when driving on intersections throughout the state.

Jalen Williams is an intern at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at *****@*****.tld.

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