Sterling Heights crashes by the numbers
Sterling Heights, a city of 134,346 people at the 2020 census, had 3,748 police-reported crashes in 2024, about 28 for every 1,000 residents. That was the 2nd-most of the 12 Macomb County communities on this site.
Someone was injured in 825 of them, 8 people were killed and 52 people were seriously hurt.
Of those crashes, 74 involved alcohol.
Police also recorded 20 crashes involving a pedestrian and 29 involving a bicyclist.
Source: Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, Macomb 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 Sterling Heights crash claim usually runs
- The crash report. Sterling Heights Police sell crash reports online through LexisNexis BuyCrash (choose Michigan, then the Sterling Heights Police Department, and enter the report number), or at the Records Bureau counter, 40333 Dodge Park Rd., weekdays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (be at the window by 4:15). Allow at least three days after the crash. Source: Sterling Heights Police: report copies. 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 41A District Court, 40111 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights. Larger claims and most suits against at-fault drivers go to the 16th Circuit Court, 40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens. Where a case is actually filed depends on the facts, including where the crash happened and where the parties live or do business.
Sterling Heights courts, police and hospitals
| Crash reports | Sterling Heights Police Department |
|---|---|
| District court | 41A District Court (40111 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights). It also serves: City of Sterling Heights (41A also has a Shelby Township location serving Utica and the Townships of Macomb and Shelby) |
| Circuit court | 16th Circuit Court (Macomb County), 40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens |
| Probate court | Macomb County Probate Court (40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens) |
| Trauma centers | Henry Ford Macomb Hospitals (Clinton Township) (Level II, nearest; in Clinton Township); McLaren Macomb Hospital (Level II, nearest; in Mount Clemens); Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital (Level II, nearest; in Troy) |
| Major roads | M-53 (Van Dyke Avenue / Van Dyke Freeway), M-59 (Hall Road), Mound Road, 16 Mile Road (Metro Parkway), Dequindre Road, Utica Road |
Where people are most often killed or seriously hurt in Sterling Heights
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Van Dyke Ave @ Metropolitan Pkwy | 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 Sterling Heights
- MDOT's 2024 M-53 project between 18 Mile Road and M-59 (Hall Road), about $16 million, covered resurfacing and repairs to 10 bridges. 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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Nearby Macomb County communities
- Warren
- Clinton Township
- Macomb Township
- Shelby Township
- St. Clair Shores
- Roseville
- Chesterfield Township
- Eastpointe
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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 Sterling Heights car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for Sterling Heights is the 41A District Court (40111 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights). Larger claims and most lawsuits against at-fault drivers go to circuit court, the 16th Circuit Court (Macomb County), 40 N. Main St., Mount Clemens. Venue can also depend on where a defendant lives or does business.
Who takes crash reports in Sterling Heights?
Crashes in Sterling Heights are generally handled by the Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights?
Henry Ford Macomb Hospitals (Clinton Township) (Level II, nearest; in Clinton Township); McLaren Macomb Hospital (Level II, nearest; in Mount Clemens); Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital (Level II, nearest; in Troy). In an emergency, call 911; paramedics choose the hospital.
