Here’s a look at Michigan’s most dangerous intersections based on 2021 police car accident reports

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Michigan Auto Regulation has compiled a listing of essentially the most harmful intersections primarily based on police automotive accident stories for 2021.

Coming in at No. 1 is the intersection on 11 Mile Highway at Van Dyke Avenue in Warren, which had 173 complete crashes.

Intersections in St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Commerce Township, and Grand Rapids spherical out the highest 5.

In Lathrup Village on Southfield Highway and I-696, there have been 91 crashes and 28 accidents in 2021, making it the No. 11 most harmful intersection in Michigan.

“Those round listed here are actually dangerous,” mentioned one man.

One man described the roundabout at 14 Mile Highway and Orchard Lake in Farmington Hills.

“The extra individuals get used to it, the extra involved I’m, the quicker they drive,” mentioned one man.

“Simply bought to be in your toes on a regular basis while you’re driving round right here,” mentioned one other man.

Michigan Auto Regulation says there have been 122 crashes and 15 accidents on the roundabout at 14 Mile Highway and Orchard Lake in Farmington Hills. That website is ranked No. 6.

“I stay about three miles away, and I attempt to keep away from this intersection,” mentioned Josh Terebelo of Michigan Auto Regulation.

The highest 20 most harmful intersections checklist is predicated on information from Michigan State Police. Topping the checklist is the intersection at I-696 and Van Dyke in Warren, the place 173 crashes and 38 accidents occurred.

“Intersections produce 33% of fatalities, and that’s totally different than personal or public roads, highways, and all of that,” Terebelo mentioned.

The roundabout at 18 1/2 Mile Highway and Van Dyke Avenue in Sterling Heights got here in at No. 3 with 168 complete crashes and 17 accidents. The highest three most harmful intersections in Michigan are all in Macomb County.

“Warning, warning, warning, and be very cautious,” a person mentioned. “We’re going into winter, so it’ll be worse.”

The No. 2 most harmful intersection is on 10 Mile Highway and I-94, the place a 140% improve in crashes in 2021.