If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident in Michigan, you may be filing a claim. After an accident, you must obtain a copy of your Michigan accident report for your records. Accident reports are also needed for insurance purposes.
At AccidentReports.com, you can obtain a copy of your report by searching our crash report information center to locate your report from law enforcement agencies all over the state. Fill out the form on this page and submit your accident information to get assistance.
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1,021Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Traffic deaths in Michigan, 2025 (early estimate)
-7.0%Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Change in Michigan traffic deaths from 2024 (1,098 deaths)
1.02Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in Michigan, 2025 (early estimate; 1.10 in 2024)
1,011Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, Michigan, 2024
2025 figures are NHTSA's early estimate (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026) and will be revised when the 2025 Annual Report File is released in early 2027. Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published.
Michigan quick facts
Michigan quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 1,021, a change of -7.0% from 1,098 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 1.02 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 1.10 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 1,011 fatal crashes and 1,098 deaths in Michigan.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 31, 2024, on LINCOLN LAKE AVE at 17 MILE RD, Kent County.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
Michigan compared with the United States
The bars compare Michigan's traffic fatality rate and death count with the national figures, using the same NHTSA table for every row. The 2025 figures are early estimates.
At AccidentReports.com, we offer a fast and simple way to get a copy of your collision report, the minute it’s available. We’ve made it our mission to help accident victims obtain a copy of their report as soon as possible. If you don’t have time to pick up a copy of your crash report in person from the Michigan State Police Department, take advantage of our crash report information center now.
If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident and you don’t have time to wait for your report to arrive in the mail or you’re unable to pick up a copy of your report in person, take advantage of the fast and simple crash information center available at AccidentReports.com. We’ve made it our mission to help accident victims receive a copy of their reports as soon as possible. Fill out the form on this page to get started on your search.
Private citizens in Arizona are not required to file a crash report, however, a police officer that responds to the scene of an auto accident is required to fill one out if:
The accident resulted in death
The accident resulted in injuries
Vehicle damage or property damage exceeded $1,000
If a citation was issued
You must remain at the scene of the accident until law enforcement arrives. After you’ve spoken to the responding police officer, you will be cleared to leave. During this time, the police officer will ask you a series of questions regarding the events that led up to the accident and will obtain your personal information. All of this information will be documented in the accident report.
If you were involved in an auto accident and it meets the conditions mentioned above, a police officer must fill out an accident report. In most cases, they will be required to complete the form within twenty-four hours.
The crash report will contain the following information regarding traffic collisions:
Date and time of the accident
Location of the accident
Property damage descriptions
Identifying information regarding all of the parties involved including witnesses, such as:
Proof of insurance
Vehicle ownership and registration
Phone number, address, and full names of all parties involved
The form will also include a narrative description concerning the facts surrounding the accident, as well as a simple diagram of the accident scene, the police officer’s name, identification number, and police agency.
Michigan Fatal Car Crashes on Record
These are fatal crashes in Michigan recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 1,011 fatal crashes and 1,098 deaths in Michigan that year; the table lists the 25 most recent, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
You can obtain a copy of your Michigan police report from AccidentReports.com, or you can obtain a copy of your report from the Michigan State Police Department.The Michigan State Police offer a few different ways to get your report.
In-Person
Visit the Michigan State Police Department and fill out a Records Request Form. The police department is located at:544 N Main St.Wayland, MI49348On the crash form, you will need to provide the accident report number, time, data, crash location, your full name, address, and contact information.
By Mail
Send a written request to the Michigan State Police Department at:544 N Main St.Wayland, MI49348You must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope, your mailing address, and the fee for the report, along with the written request.
Online
You can visit the Michigan Police Department’s office website and order a copy of your report. For online options, you must include accident information, such as the time, date, and location of the accident, your full name and address, the crash report number, and your email address or electronic mail address.
Accident reports contain important car crash details, including:
The time, location, and date of the auto accident
The names and contact details of all parties involved
A description of personal injuries and vehicle damage
Anything that may have contributed to the automobile accident (road debris, poor road conditions, inclement weather, animal, traffic congestion, etc.)
The name and badge number of the responding law enforcement officer and the name of the law enforcement agency
Any arrests made or traffic citations issued including DUI, or DWI, speeding, reckless driving, etc.
Michigan accident reports are $10.00 per copy. Accepted forms of payment include debit card, credit card, money order, or personal check.
Crash report requests are processed in the order they’re received. You must wait ten days after the date of the accident before you request your copy. You can anticipate waiting for ten to fifteen business days before your report is available. For fatal traffic crashes, accidents that involved significant property damage, or severe personal injuries, reports may be unavailable for several weeks or months. If you have not received your report within one month following the accident, contact the department during normal business hours to learn more.
All involved parties
The parent or legal guardian of a minor
Personal injury lawyer
Insurance representative
Vehicle owner/property owner
Law enforcement officer
After an accident, you can file a personal injury claim or lawsuit to receive compensation for your injuries, vehicle damage, and other losses.The information in traffic police records includes the responding police officer’s opinion concerning who they believe was at fault for the collision. The report also includes vital information, such as statements made by the other driver and witnesses, a description of personal injuries, vehicle damage, contact information for all parties involved, vehicle information, and more.
Filing an Insurance claim or Personal injury Lawsuit
The information in the report can be used by your personal injury attorney to strengthen your insurance claim, which is why you must obtain a copy of your report as early on in the claims process as possible. A personal injury lawyer will negotiate with the other driver’s insurance company to obtain a fair settlement for pain and suffering, past and future medical bills, property damage,and more.
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