Pittsfield Township crashes by the numbers
Pittsfield Township, a township of 39,147 people at the 2020 census, had 1,143 police-reported crashes in 2024, about 29 for every 1,000 residents. That was the 2nd-most of the 5 Washtenaw County communities on this site.
Someone was injured in 215 of them, 3 people were killed and 29 people were seriously hurt.
Of those crashes, 148 (12.9%) happened on an interstate, 96 (8.4%) involved a deer and 34 involved alcohol.
Police also recorded 13 crashes involving a pedestrian and 7 involving a bicyclist.
Source: Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, Washtenaw 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 Pittsfield Township crash claim usually runs
- The crash report. Crashes in Pittsfield Township are generally reported by the Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety. 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 22nd 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.
Pittsfield Township courts, police and hospitals
| Crash reports | Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety |
|---|---|
| District court | 14A District Court, 14A-1 (4133 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor). It also serves: Pittsfield Township for misdemeanor and traffic cases |
| Circuit court | 22nd Circuit Court (101 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor) |
| Probate court | Washtenaw County Probate Court (101 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor) |
| Trauma centers | St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor (Level I, nearest; in Ypsilanti); University of Michigan Medical Center (Level I (adult), Level I, pediatric, in Ann Arbor) |
| Major roads | I-94, US 23, US 12 (West Michigan Avenue), Bus. US 23, Carpenter Road |
Where people are most often killed or seriously hurt in Pittsfield Township
This intersection ranks among the 20 in Southeast Michigan with the most crashes that killed or seriously injured someone from 2021 through 2025. Small numbers swing from year to year, and the counts are not adjusted for traffic volume.
| Intersection | Fatal and serious-injury crashes, 2021–2025 | Rank in Southeast Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenter Rd @ Packard St | 8 | 12 |
Source: SEMCOG High Frequency Crash Locations, fatal and serious-injury layer, retrieved October 25, 2026. Tied intersections share a rank. See the full regional rankings.
Driving in Pittsfield Township
- US 23 runs north to south through the eastern part of the township, and US 12 (West Michigan Avenue) crosses its southern half diagonally. Source
- Pittsfield Township buys bus service from the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) under a purchase-of-service agreement. 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
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Drunk-driver crashes
- Truck accidents
- Deer crashes
- Motorcycle accidents
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Nearby Washtenaw 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 Pittsfield Township car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Pittsfield Township is the 14A District Court, 14A-1 (4133 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor). Larger claims and most lawsuits against at-fault drivers go to circuit court, the 22nd Circuit Court (101 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor). Venue can also depend on where a defendant lives or does business.
Who takes crash reports in Pittsfield Township?
Crashes in Pittsfield Township are generally handled by the Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety. 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 Pittsfield Township?
St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor (Level I, nearest; in Ypsilanti); University of Michigan Medical Center (Level I (adult), Level I, pediatric, in Ann Arbor). In an emergency, call 911; paramedics choose the hospital.
