West Bloomfield crashes by the numbers
West Bloomfield, a township of 65,888 people at the 2020 census, had 1,223 police-reported crashes in 2024, about 19 for every 1,000 residents. That was the 11th-most of the 28 Oakland County communities on this site.
Someone was injured in 230 of them, no one was killed and 11 people were seriously hurt.
Of those crashes, 91 (7.4%) involved a deer and 26 involved alcohol.
Police also recorded 8 crashes involving a pedestrian and 4 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 West Bloomfield crash claim usually runs
- The crash report. West Bloomfield Police sell crash reports online (linked from the Records Bureau page), at the Records Bureau, weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or by mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check or money order payable to the West Bloomfield Police Department. Your name must appear in the report, or you need a notarized authorization; otherwise, file a FOIA request. Source: West Bloomfield 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 48th District Court, 4280 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield 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.
West Bloomfield courts, police and hospitals
| Crash reports | West Bloomfield Township Police Department |
|---|---|
| District court | 48th District Court (4280 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills). It also serves: Cities of Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Sylvan Lake, Keego Harbor and Orchard Lake Village; Townships of Bloomfield and West Bloomfield |
| 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 | Trinity Health Oakland Hospital (Level II, nearest; in Pontiac); Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital (Level II, nearest; in Farmington Hills); Ascension Providence Hospital (Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital) (Level II, nearest; in Novi) |
| Major roads | M-10 (Northwestern Highway; short segment ending at Orchard Lake Road), Orchard Lake Road, Maple Road (15 Mile Road), 14 Mile Road |
Where crashes happen most in West Bloomfield
These are the intersections in West Bloomfield 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 Farmington Hills) | 534 | 118 | 1 |
| Farmington Rd @ Maple Rd W | 302 | 64 | 11 |
| Maple Rd W @ Drake Rd | 247 | 50 | 27 |
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 West Bloomfield
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.
- For county roads in the township, contact the Road Commission for Oakland County’s Customer Services (877-858-4804), 2420 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford; MDOT handles state trunklines. Road Commission for Oakland County: Customer Services
- The West Bloomfield Police Traffic Safety Bureau takes traffic enforcement requests: 248-975-8973. West Bloomfield Police: Traffic Safety Bureau
Driving in West Bloomfield
- Orchard Lake Road and West Maple Road are the township's main commercial arteries. 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
- Uber and Lyft accidents
- Drunk-driver crashes
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Deer crashes
- Truck 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 a West Bloomfield car accident case be filed?
A no-fault claim of $25,000 or less is usually filed in district court, which for West Bloomfield is the 48th District Court (4280 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield 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 West Bloomfield?
Crashes in West Bloomfield are generally handled by the West Bloomfield Township 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 West Bloomfield?
Trinity Health Oakland Hospital (Level II, nearest; in Pontiac); Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital (Level II, nearest; in Farmington Hills); Ascension Providence Hospital (Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital) (Level II, nearest; in Novi). In an emergency, call 911; paramedics choose the hospital.
