Burton crashes by the numbers
Burton, a city of 29,715 people at the 2020 census, had 550 police-reported crashes in 2024, about 19 for every 1,000 residents. That was the 6th-most of the 9 Genesee County communities on this site.
Someone was injured in 130 of them, 5 people were killed and 16 people were seriously hurt.
Of those crashes, 71 (12.9%) happened on an interstate, 38 (6.9%) involved a deer and 32 involved alcohol.
Police also recorded 9 crashes involving a pedestrian and 1 involving a bicyclist.
Source: Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, Genesee 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.
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How a Burton crash claim usually runs
- The crash report. Crashes in Burton are generally reported by the Burton Police Department. Get the report number at the scene or by calling the agency, and ask how it sells copies: many agencies use the State Police Traffic Crash Purchasing System.
- Treatment. Tell every provider the injury came from a car crash, so bills go to the no-fault insurer.
- 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. Larger claims and most suits against at-fault drivers go to the 7th Circuit Court. Where a case is actually filed depends on the facts, including where the crash happened and where the parties live or do business.
Burton courts, police and hospitals
| Crash reports | Burton Police Department |
|---|---|
| District court | 67th District Court, Division 2 (4094 Manor Dr., Burton). It also serves: Cities of Davison and Burton; Townships of Davison, Forest, Richfield and Atlas |
| Circuit court | 7th Circuit Court (900 S. Saginaw St., Flint) |
| Probate court | Genesee County Probate Court (900 S. Saginaw St., Flint) |
| Trauma centers | Hurley Medical Center (Level I (adult), Level II, pediatric, nearest; in Flint); McLaren Lapeer Region (Level II, in Lapeer) |
| Major roads | I-69, M-54 (Dort Highway), Belsay Road, Center Road |
Driving in Burton
- M-54 (Dort Highway) enters Burton north of Maple Road, and I-69 has exits at Center Road (139) and Belsay Road (141). Source
- Burton recorded 5 fatal crashes and 5 traffic deaths in 2024. 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
- Fatal crashes and wrongful death
- Drunk-driver crashes
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Deer crashes
- Motorcycle accidents
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Nearby Genesee County communities
- Flint
- Grand Blanc Township
- Flint Township
- Genesee Township
- Davison Township
- Mount Morris Township
- Fenton Township
- Mundy Township
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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 Burton car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Burton is the 67th District Court, Division 2 (4094 Manor Dr., Burton). Larger claims and most lawsuits against at-fault drivers go to circuit court, the 7th Circuit Court (900 S. Saginaw St., Flint). Venue can also depend on where a defendant lives or does business.
Who takes crash reports in Burton?
Crashes in Burton are generally handled by the Burton Police Department. Get the report number at the scene or from the agency; many agencies sell copies through the State Police Traffic Crash Purchasing System.
Which trauma centers are near Burton?
Hurley Medical Center (Level I (adult), Level II, pediatric, nearest; in Flint); McLaren Lapeer Region (Level II, in Lapeer). In an emergency, call 911; paramedics choose the hospital.
