Birmingham crashes by the numbers
Birmingham, a city of 21,813 people at the 2020 census, had 651 police-reported crashes in 2024, about 30 for every 1,000 residents. That was the 17th-most of the 28 Oakland County communities on this site.
Someone was injured in 95 of them, no one was killed and 8 people were seriously hurt.
Of those crashes, 14 involved alcohol.
Police also recorded 10 crashes involving a pedestrian and 10 involving a bicyclist.
Source: Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, Oakland County 2024 profile, tables of crashes and people by municipality. Covers calendar year 2024, the latest year with municipal tables when we checked on October 22, 2026. Counts are police-reported crashes located in the municipality. Compare communities in the metro Detroit crash data.
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How a Birmingham crash claim usually runs
- The crash report. Birmingham Police sell crash reports online through Oakland County CLEMIS ($13 a report) or in person for $5 at the police clerical counter in City Hall, 151 Martin St., weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring the complaint number, the location and the date. Source: Birmingham Police: services. If the State Police responded instead, use the Traffic Crash Purchasing System ($15 a report; it requires a MiLogin account).
- Treatment. Tell every provider the injury came from a car crash, so bills go to the no-fault insurer. See all metro Detroit trauma centers.
- Your no-fault claim. It goes to your own auto insurer (or a relative’s you live with). See what no-fault pays.
- If a lawsuit is needed. A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less usually goes to the 48th District Court, 4280 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Larger claims and most suits against at-fault drivers go to the 6th Circuit Court, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac. Where a case is actually filed depends on the facts, including where the crash happened and where the parties live or do business.
Birmingham courts, police and hospitals
| Crash reports | Birmingham Police Department |
|---|---|
| District court | 48th District Court (4280 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills). It also serves: Cities of Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Sylvan Lake, Keego Harbor and Orchard Lake Village; Townships of Bloomfield and West Bloomfield |
| Circuit court | 6th Circuit Court (Oakland County), 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac |
| Probate court | Oakland County Probate Court (Courthouse Tower, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac) |
| Trauma centers | Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (Level I, adult, nearest; in Royal Oak); Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital (Level II, nearest; in Troy) |
| Major roads | M-1 (Woodward Avenue), Old Woodward Avenue, Maple Road, Adams Road, 14 Mile Road |
Where crashes happen most in Birmingham
These are the intersections in Birmingham with the most reported crashes from 2021 through 2025, as ranked by SEMCOG, the region’s planning agency. The counts include minor crashes and aren’t adjusted for traffic volume, so they show where crashes concentrate, not how risky each trip is.
| Intersection | Crashes, 2021–2025 | 2025 | Rank in Southeast Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward Ave @ 14 Mile Rd E | 157 | 34 | 124 |
| Woodward Ave @ Maple Rd E | 149 | 25 | 146 |
| Woodward Ave @ Big Beaver Rd W | 105 | 21 | 386 |
Source: SEMCOG High Frequency Crash Locations, intersections, retrieved October 25, 2026; some intersections combine several crash locations, such as both directions of a divided road. See the full regional rankings and method.
Road problems and local records in Birmingham
If a pothole, a missing sign or a broken signal played a part in your crash, which agency is responsible matters: claims against a road agency require written notice within as little as 120 days. See road defect and government vehicle claims.
- The city directs hazards on Woodward Avenue, Big Beaver and Cranbrook to the Road Commission for Oakland County (877-858-4804); problems on city streets go through the city’s citizen request form (248-530-1800). Birmingham: Streets
- Report a damaged sign or signal to Birmingham’s police communications center, 248-530-1870. Birmingham Police: traffic safety
Driving in Birmingham
- Amtrak's Wolverine stops at Birmingham station three times a day in each direction, and SMART runs local and regional buses. Source
- Birmingham recorded 10 pedestrian-involved and 10 bicyclist-involved crashes in 2024. Source
- Woodward Avenue through Birmingham is a state highway: the city says MDOT, not the city, sets its signals, signs and speed limits. In a claim about a signal or road condition on Woodward, the state is usually the agency involved, and claims against a government agency can require written notice within 120 days. Source
Written notice to your no-fault insurer within one year of the crash. The deadline calculator shows every date for your crash.
Other crash and injury guides
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Drunk-driver crashes
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Rear-end collisions
- Hit-and-run crashes
For matters outside auto injury, another firm sometimes works on a case with us; we tell you before you agree.
Nearby Oakland County communities
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Sources: Michigan courts directory, Michigan Traffic Crash Facts (2024), state trauma center designations and local agency websites, checked October 2026.
Questions people ask us
Where would a Birmingham car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Birmingham is the 48th District Court (4280 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills). Larger claims and most lawsuits against at-fault drivers go to circuit court, the 6th Circuit Court (Oakland County), 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac. Venue can also depend on where a defendant lives or does business.
Who takes crash reports in Birmingham?
Crashes in Birmingham are generally handled by the Birmingham Police Department. Get the report number at the scene or from the agency; this page explains how that agency sells copies.
Which trauma centers are near Birmingham?
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (Level I, adult, nearest; in Royal Oak); Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital (Level II, nearest; in Troy). In an emergency, call 911; paramedics choose the hospital.
