Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Director Anita Fox urged safe driving to safe lives and lower costs amid an increase in reported motor vehicle crashes.
“Consistent with an unfortunate trend we have seen over the last few years, the Michigan State Police has once again reported a significant increase in traffic crashes in Michigan,” said Fox. “We urge Michiganders to slow down, drive safely, and follow all traffic laws to help reduce the risk of accidents and serious injury. Driving safely can also help reduce the risk of serious financial hardship, as vehicle repair and replacement costs remain higher than normal.”
Information recently released by the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center shows that, in 2022, Michigan saw increases in several traffic crash statistics, including:
- 4% increase in motor vehicle crashes overall.
- 28% increase in work zone crashes, including a 15% increase in work zone fatalities.
- 4% increase in motorcyclist fatalities.
The number of traffic fatalities decreased in 2022 by 1% to 1,123. Teen traffic fatalities dropped 34% to 55 deaths in 2022, while the percentage of alcohol-involved fatalities also fell by 10% from 357 deaths in 2021 to 322 in 2022.
Topics Personal Auto Michigan
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