Southfield crashes by the numbers
Southfield, a city of 76,618 people at the 2020 census, had 3,313 police-reported crashes in 2024, about 43 for every 1,000 residents. That was the most of the 28 Oakland County communities on this site.
Someone was injured in 671 of them, 10 people were killed and 32 people were seriously hurt.
Of those crashes, 570 (17.2%) happened on an interstate and 83 involved alcohol.
Police also recorded 31 crashes involving a pedestrian and 11 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 Southfield crash claim usually runs
- The crash report. The Southfield Police Records Bureau, 26000 Evergreen Rd., sells crash reports (UD-10s) online through Oakland County CLEMIS, or in person for $8 with photo ID, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You must be named in the report or bring a notarized authorization. Reports are generally ready 48 to 72 hours after the crash. Source: Southfield Police: Records Bureau. 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 46th District Court, 26000 Evergreen Rd., Southfield. 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.
Southfield courts, police and hospitals
| Crash reports | Southfield Police Department |
|---|---|
| District court | 46th District Court (26000 Evergreen Rd., Southfield). It also serves: Cities of Southfield and Lathrup Village; Township of Southfield |
| 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 | Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield Campus (Henry Ford Providence Southfield) (Level II, in Southfield); Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (Level I, adult, nearest Level I; in Royal Oak) |
| Major roads | M-10 (John C. Lodge Freeway / Northwestern Highway), I-696 (Walter P. Reuther Freeway), M-39 (Southfield Freeway), US 24 (Telegraph Road), M-102 (8 Mile Road), Greenfield Road |
Where crashes happen most in Southfield
These are the intersections in Southfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Rd @ 12 Mile Rd W | 354 | 84 | 8 |
| Southfield Rd @ 10 Mile Rd W | 226 | 60 | 35 |
| 12 Mile Rd W @ Southfield Rd | 190 | 40 | 69 |
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 Southfield
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.
- Southfield takes city road problems through its Southfield Solutions app or pothole hotline (248-796-4000), and points to the Road Commission for Oakland County (877-858-4804) and MDOT (888-296-4546) for their roads. The city publishes a map of which agency has each primary road. Southfield: how to report a pothole
- The Southfield police front desk takes crash reports 24 hours a day; a report is required for a crash on a public road with an injury or more than $1,000 in damage. Southfield Police: FAQ
Driving in Southfield
- I-696, the Lodge Freeway (M-10) and Telegraph Road (US 24) meet at the Mixing Bowl interchange in Southfield. Source
- Southfield had the most reported crashes of any Oakland County municipality in 2024 (3,313). Source
Written notice to your no-fault insurer within one year of the crash. The deadline calculator shows every date for your crash.
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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 Southfield car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Southfield is the 46th District Court (26000 Evergreen Rd., Southfield). 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 Southfield?
Crashes in Southfield are generally handled by the Southfield 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 Southfield?
Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield Campus (Henry Ford Providence Southfield) (Level II, in Southfield); Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (Level I, adult, nearest Level I; in Royal Oak). In an emergency, call 911; paramedics choose the hospital.
