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.
Police in Royal Oak, Michigan, say they're investigating a brawl at a pub that broke out during the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday and resulted in eight arrests.
Service men and woman from Michigan lost all their personal belongings after Iranian missile and drone strikes overseas. The VFW in Wyandotte has put out a call to action, asking the community to contribute supplies for those impacted.
A federal judge in Michigan has sentenced a New York man who admitted to sexually exploiting a child to 30 years in prison, according to a court document filed Friday.
President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.
Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers to complete a three-game sweep.
Three people are dead after a fire at an adult foster care facility in Redford Township, Michigan, on Saturday morning, according to the community's fire chief.
The Michigan State Police have released the ages of the five people killed and a sixth who was injured in a series of shootings in the northern part of the state on Friday.
Service men and woman from Michigan lost all their personal belongings after Iranian missile and drone strikes overseas. The VFW in Wyandotte has put out a call to action, asking the community to contribute supplies for those impacted.
A 26-year-old woman is dead after an all-terrain vehicle crash in the Branch County, Michigan, community of Union Township on Friday night.
Police in Royal Oak, Michigan, say they're investigating a brawl at a pub that broke out during the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday and resulted in eight arrests.
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."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Nearly 130,000 utility customers statewide remained without power as of Sunday afternoon.
Kate Douglass, 24, is a five-time Olympic medalist.
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
Miguel Vargas homered twice, Tristan Peters and Munetaka Murakami went deep once each, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 9-5.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution that would implement a program from Opioid Free America that would analyze prescription data of county employees and encourage prescribers to wean their patients off opioids.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers to complete a three-game sweep.
There's no doubt in Isaac TeSlaa's mind where the Detroit Lions wide receiver group ranks among its peers.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
With a dozen days of training camp and one preseason game in the books, questions remain about the Detroit Lions offensive line starters.
Andrew Benintendi had two hits, including the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers for the second straight day, 4-3.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The impact of Tropical Storm Lala was felt by thousands of people across Hawaii Sunday. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Seasonal and dry start to the week
The Black Bottom | Black Legacy Festival on Sunday celebrated the people, culture and stories that helped shape Black Detroit. Organizers say the goal of the event is to make sure the stories of communities that have changed or disappeared over time are not forgotten.
Michigan service members suffered great losses when Iranian missiles and drones hit overseas. Now, members of the VFW post in Wyandotte are making sure they don't have to start over alone. Veronica Ortega shows how.
Investigators are working to find out the cause of a fire that heavily damaged an adult foster care facility in Redford Township on Saturday. Firefighters found three people dead in the home while searching it. Julia Avant spoke to a man who lives next door about the incident.