Michigan sees slight rise in 2025 traffic crashes, state data shows
There were 290,221 traffic crashes in Michigan in 2025, an increase of 0.5% compared to 2024, according to data released by state officials on Thursday.
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There were 290,221 traffic crashes in Michigan in 2025, an increase of 0.5% compared to 2024, according to data released by state officials on Thursday.
Some of the construction-related traffic restrictions on Michigan highways will be lifted temporarily to ease Fourth of July holiday travel.
Memorial Day weekend traffic is expected to be busy, but only just barely topping a previous national record for the holiday.
Dearborn Heights is holding a second workshop as officials and residents look for ways to improve traffic safety across the city.
Traffic was snarled on Friday morning on Interstate 696 near Mound Road in the aftermath of what appeared to be an accident.
Drivers on Interstate 696 in Oakland County faced "long" delays Thursday night after a crash involving a semi-truck caused a fuel spill.
Michigan State Police tells CBS News Detroit that we're two months into the year, and it has had six incidents across the state where patrol cars were struck by oncoming vehicles. One of those incidents occurred on Sunday evening.
Potholes across Michigan feel big enough to swallow up a tire and even though they need to be patched to protect those hubcaps, that work can be tricky and cost a pretty penny.
Over $350 million worth of work is coming to Interstate 94 in Metro Detroit. The 13-mile project will last for several years.
Wrong-way crashes are increasing across Michigan, but US 131 in Grand Rapids is seeing a decline.
A new study from Michigan Auto Law shared a new list of the state's top 10 most dangerous roundabouts, with the majority of them located in Southeast Michigan.
According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, the six-vehicle crash at Sheldon Road included a semi-truck.
I-94 will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, and reopen by 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19.
Starting on Oct. 6, 2025, trucks won't be able to travel on as many roadways in southwest Detroit. City officials say it's part of an effort to improve safety and quality of life in the area.
Detroit officials say they're aiming to improve the safety and quality of life for residents on the city's southwest side with new truck restrictions.
A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic at several major European airports.
According to data, 453 people died in a traffic crash across the state between January and June, a 7.9% decrease from 492 people in the first half of 2024.
A latest string of fatal crashes in the Gratiot Avenue area pushed law enforcement to do something more.
Traffic crashes and fatalities are on the rise in Michigan, according to Michigan State Police and the Office of Highway Safety Planning.
The Michigan Department of Transportation will lift its traffic restrictions beginning Friday to accommodate Labor Day weekend travel.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking residents to rank potential investments in the 982-acre Belle Isle state park in the Detroit River in downtown Detroit.
A portion of Interstate 75 at Interstate 94 in Wayne County has reopened hours after it was closed due to a crash involving a gravel hauler, according to Michigan State Police.
Traffic lights started operating on some entrance ramps to Interstate 96 in Metro Detroit Wednesday.
Safety tips were mixed with jokes as Grand Traverse authorities and residents dealt with a bison seen on US-131.
AAA predicts that 1.29 million people will travel during the holiday weekend, an increase from 1.25 million in 2024 and 1.28 million five years ago.
A Dearborn dental clinic officer manager is accused of falsely billing Medicaid for dental crowns that were not provided to patients.
A Macomb County judge ordered Stephanie Holt, 32, to serve her yearlong jail sentence only on weekends after she pleaded no contest to fleeing the scene of a crash that killed 76-year-old Mary Hulswit in her driveway last year.
The federal government is defending its officers after a fatal crash last weekend involving an immigrant in western Michigan.
A new bill would stop legislators from accepting employment with an organization that receives grants from the utility board for at least two years after leaving their legislative office.
The family of 34-year-old Jaquoya Wix was joined by Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison and Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network CEO James White.
The family of 34-year-old Jaquoya Wix was joined by Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison and Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network CEO James White.
The federal government is defending its officers after a fatal crash last weekend involving an immigrant in western Michigan.
A Dearborn dental clinic officer manager is accused of falsely billing Medicaid for dental crowns that were not provided to patients.
A Macomb County judge ordered Stephanie Holt, 32, to serve her yearlong jail sentence only on weekends after she pleaded no contest to fleeing the scene of a crash that killed 76-year-old Mary Hulswit in her driveway last year.
A new bill would stop legislators from accepting employment with an organization that receives grants from the utility board for at least two years after leaving their legislative office.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
The federal government is defending its officers after a fatal crash last weekend involving an immigrant in western Michigan.
A hiker fell between 800 and 1,000 feet to his death over the weekend, after going over the side of a switchback trail on Washington state's Sauk Mountain.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Phoenix suburb ditched a plan to send recycled water from toilets and other sources directly to residents' taps after political candidates made unproven claims that the water is contaminated "poop water."
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings will likely extend their playoff drought to 11 seasons, putting their dismal run behind only one in NHL history.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
The Detroit Lions are preparing to face former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and the New York Jets on Sunday.
St. Clair Shores is covering Flock cameras for at least 6 months after residents voiced concerns. The city council will revisit the issue in March.
The family of the stabbing victim, 34-year-old Jaquoya Wix, will be speaking out in a press conference today.
The family of the woman fatally stabbed will speak out today. Absentee voting starts today. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
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