According to the Michigan Auto Law’s analysis of Michigan Traffic Crash Facts data, the ten most dangerous communities in Michigan for car crashes per 10,000 residents in addition to Walker were listed as Auburn Hills, Emmet Township, Traverse City, Romulus, Garfield Township, Grandville (also in Kent County), Southfield, Benton Township, and Ypsilanti.

Pulling a double shift – or more.

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A few counties showed up repeatedly on the list, suggesting that crash risk may be tied as much to regional traffic patterns and commercial corridors as to any single city or township. Oakland County led the way with four entries (Auburn Hills, Southfield, Hazel Park, and Springfield Township), followed by Kent County with three (Walker, Grandville, and Cascade Township). Wayne County, Grand Traverse County, Berrien County, and Genesee County each had two locations make the top 20. In Grand Traverse County, both Traverse City and Garfield Township ranked among Michigan’s most crash-prone communities, highlighting the area’s heavy seasonal tourism traffic and busy commercial roadways.

Measuring crashes per capita.

The rankings were based on the number of crashes relative to population size, highlighting communities where drivers face a higher statistical risk of being involved in a collision. To qualify, communities had to have at least 10,000 residents and at least 500 crashes in 2024. Using Michigan State Police crash data and U.S. Census population figures, the study measured crashes per 10,000 residents.

This is one Top 20 list nobody is rushing to celebrate. While a high ranking doesn’t guarantee you’ll end up in a crash, it does suggest drivers in these communities face greater risks than most Michiganders.