A Michigan law firm that analyzed state crash data has released the most dangerous intersections for drivers in Macomb County in 2024.
Michigan Auto Law, in Farmington Hills, which specializes in auto crash cases, compiled a list of “most dangerous intersections,” based upon data from Michigan State Police data.
The law firm says 11 Mile Road/Interstate 696 at Van Dyke Avenue in Warren is the most dangerous intersection in Michigan, with 185 crashes and 26 injuries in 2024. Crashes decreased 15% from 218 in 2023 to 185 in 2024.
“In the No. 1 spot on our list of Michigan’s Most Dangerous Intersections for 2024 is an area where a heavily traveled stretch of road in Macomb County crosses over a busy suburban freeway,” Michigan Auto Law said. “This interchange with multiple traffic signals and merging traffic — which was No. 1 on our Top 20 list for 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2017 — had 26 injuries in 2024, which was a 50% drop from 52 in 2023. In 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019, there were 41, 38, 33 and 31 injuries, respectively.”
“The goal of this report isn’t to alarm drivers, but to help them stay informed and safe,” Michigan Auto Law President Steve Gursten, an attorney, said. “When drivers understand where these dangerous intersections are, and what behaviors contribute to crashes, they can make smarter, safer decisions behind the wheel. Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools we have for preventing accidents.”
The firm encourages drivers to make informed decisions, whether that means taking an alternate route or using extra caution when driving through high-risk intersections.
Here are the other intersections in Macomb County on the list:
What are the most dangerous intersections in Macomb County?
What makes an intersection dangerous?
The rankings are based on the number of reported crashes that occurred within 200 feet of the intersection during 2024. The number of injuries reported in the crashes is also included in the list.
What defines an intersection?
An intersection is defined as a road with a traffic signal, four-way stop or roundabout. The crash data includes any crash reported resulting in injury or fatalities that occurred within 200 feet of an intersection including near freeways, divided highways and rural rounds.
What are the leading causes of crashes in Michigan?
Running red lights, disregarding stop signs, disregarding yield signs, failing to yield the right-of-way, disregarding the right-of-way laws, improper left hand turns, speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving are the leading causes of intersection accidents, according to Michigan Auto Law.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Where are the most dangerous Macomb County intersections? See the list
Reporting by Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press / Detroit Free Press
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