Independence Township crashes by the numbers
Independence Township, a township of 36,686 people at the 2020 census, had 1,125 police-reported crashes in 2024, about 31 for every 1,000 residents. That was the 13th-most of the 28 Oakland County communities on this site.
Someone was injured in 171 of them, 3 people were killed and 7 people were seriously hurt.
Of those crashes, 360 (32%) happened on an interstate, 120 (10.7%) involved a deer and 27 involved alcohol.
Police also recorded 7 crashes involving a pedestrian and 3 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 Independence Township crash claim usually runs
- The crash report. Crashes in Independence Township are generally reported by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office (Independence Township, under contract). 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, and many Oakland County departments use the county’s CLEMIS portal.
- 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. 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.
Independence Township courts, police and hospitals
| Crash reports | Oakland County Sheriff's Office (Independence Township, under contract) |
|---|---|
| District court | 52nd District Court, Division 2 (5850 Lorac, Clarkston). It also serves: City of Clarkston; Townships of Springfield, Independence, Holly, Groveland, Rose, White Lake and Brandon |
| 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 | McLaren Oakland (Level II, adult, nearest; in Pontiac); Trinity Health Oakland Hospital (Level II, adult, in Pontiac); Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (Level I (adult), Level II, pediatric, level I; in Royal Oak) |
| Major roads | I-75, M-15 (Main Street / Ortonville Road), US 24 (Dixie Highway), Sashabaw Road |
Driving in Independence Township
- I-75 crosses the southern part of the township with interchanges at exit 89 (Sashabaw Road) and exit 91 (M-15). Source
- 360 of the township's 1,125 reported crashes in 2024 were on the interstate, and 120 involved deer. 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
- Truck accidents
- Deer crashes
- Drunk-driver crashes
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
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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 an Independence Township car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Independence Township is the 52nd District Court, Division 2 (5850 Lorac, Clarkston). 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 Independence Township?
Crashes in Independence Township are generally handled by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office (Independence Township, under contract). 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 Independence Township?
McLaren Oakland (Level II, adult, nearest; in Pontiac); Trinity Health Oakland Hospital (Level II, adult, in Pontiac); Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (Level I (adult), Level II, pediatric, level I; in Royal Oak). In an emergency, call 911; paramedics choose the hospital.
