Farmington Hills crashes by the numbers
Farmington Hills, a city of 83,986 people at the 2020 census, had 2,672 police-reported crashes in 2024, about 32 for every 1,000 residents. That was the 2nd-most of the 28 Oakland County communities on this site.
Someone was injured in 414 of them, 3 people were killed and 20 people were seriously hurt.
Of those crashes, 801 (30%) happened on an interstate, 133 (5%) involved a deer and 55 involved alcohol.
Police also recorded 10 crashes involving a pedestrian and 14 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 Farmington Hills crash claim usually runs
- The crash report. The Farmington Hills Police Records Section, 31655 W. Eleven Mile Rd., is open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Accident reports cost $5 and are generally available 48 to 72 hours after the crash. Your name must appear in the report, or you need a notarized authorization. Source: Farmington Hills: FAQs. 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 47th District Court, 31605 W. Eleven Mile Rd., Farmington 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.
Farmington Hills courts, police and hospitals
| Crash reports | Farmington Hills Police Department |
|---|---|
| District court | 47th District Court (31605 W. Eleven Mile Rd., Farmington Hills). It also serves: Cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills |
| 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 Farmington Hills Hospital (Level II, in Farmington Hills); St. Mary Mercy Livonia Hospital (Trinity Health Livonia Hospital) (Level II, nearest; in Livonia) |
| Major roads | I-696, I-96, I-275 (northern terminus), M-5 (Haggerty Connector / Grand River Avenue), M-10 (Northwestern Highway), M-102 (8 Mile Road) |
Where crashes happen most in Farmington Hills
These are the intersections in Farmington Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mile Rd W @ Orchard Lake Rd (shared with West Bloomfield Township) | 534 | 118 | 1 |
| 12 Mile Rd W @ Orchard Lake Rd | 265 | 40 | 18 |
| 14 Mile Rd W @ Farmington Rd | 195 | 46 | 58 |
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 Farmington Hills
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.
- Roads in Farmington Hills are split among the city, the Road Commission for Oakland County and MDOT, and the city publishes a road jurisdiction map. The Road Commission maintains the city’s traffic signals; city Traffic Engineering is at 248-871-2560. Farmington Hills: road maintenance
- Police records requests under FOIA go to FOIA-PD@fhgov.com. Farmington Hills: FOIA requests
Driving in Farmington Hills
- I-696 and I-275 both run through the city, with M-5 as a major thoroughfare. 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
- Truck accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Uber and Lyft accidents
- Fatal crashes and wrongful death
- Motorcycle accidents
- Hit-and-run crashes
- Bus accidents
- Rear-end collisions
- Deer crashes
- Dog bites
- Slip-and-fall and premises injuries
- Medical malpractice
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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 Farmington Hills car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Farmington Hills is the 47th District Court (31605 W. Eleven Mile Rd., Farmington 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 Farmington Hills?
Crashes in Farmington Hills are generally handled by the Farmington Hills 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 Farmington Hills?
Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital (Level II, in Farmington Hills); St. Mary Mercy Livonia Hospital (Trinity Health Livonia Hospital) (Level II, nearest; in Livonia). In an emergency, call 911; paramedics choose the hospital.
