The intersection of Michigan Ave and Oakwood Blvd is the most dangerous crossing in Dearborn, police records show. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Michigan and Oakwood saw 122 crashes last year – an average of one accident every three days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The intersection sits at the start of downtown West Dearborn from the east side, close to where Michigan Avenue goes down to from three to two lanes, creating a bottleneck of traffic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second most dangerous intersection is the other end of downtown West Dearborn – Michigan Ave and Outer Dr with 103 crashes in 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The downtown area has witnessed an impressive revival over the past decade. The neighborhood has gone from a struggling business district with dozens of shuttered stores to one of the most lively and thriving areas in Southeast Michigan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That transformation has especially accelerated in the past five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both sides of Michigan Avenue are lined with coffee shops, restaurants, office spaces and retail stores. Peace Park West, which opened in 2024, added a much needed public green space to the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But downtown West Dearborn may be becoming a victim of its own success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The influx of diners and residents – as well as commuters crossing the area to get to suburbs farther west one way or to the east side of Dearborn and Detroit in the opposite direction – is causing traffic problems, as highlighted by the data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The traffic has also been an issue for pedestrians trying to cross to the other side of Michigan to go from one business to another without changing their parking spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the city discusses revamping roads and infrastructure across Dearborn, it would be wise to consider diverting traffic away from Michigan Ave, install bike lanes and pedestrianize parts of the street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other dangerous intersections in Dearborn include Ford Rd and Greenfield with 88 crashes last year; Ford and Schaefer with 86; and the Ford, Michigan and Wyoming area with 77.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reckless driving has been a persistent issue in Dearborn despite the city’s efforts to address the problem, including stepping up enforcement, reinstating the traffic school program and adding hundreds of speed bumps across Dearborn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The persistence of crashes does not only hurt the people and cars involved in accidents; it drives up insurance costs for all drivers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dearborn has some of the most expensive insurance prices in Michigan, which, in turn, has the second highest rates in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below is the data for the most dangerous intersection in the city, as provided by the Dearborn Police Department. If you’re at one of these crossroads, be extra vigilant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
West side:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Michigan & Oakwood 122 crashes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Michigan & Outer Drive 103<\/p>\n\n\n\n Michigan & Telegraph 70<\/p>\n\n\n\n Telegraph & Cherry Hill 67<\/p>\n\n\n\n Telegraph & Ford 49<\/p>\n\n\n\n Middle Dearborn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n M39 & Michigan Ave 70<\/p>\n\n\n\n M39 & Ford 53<\/p>\n\n\n\n M39 & Rotunda 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n East Dearborn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ford & Greenfield 88<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ford & Schaefer 86<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ford, Michigan & Wyoming area 77<\/p>\n\n\n\n Michigan, Miller & Oakman area 70<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ford & Chase 59<\/p>\n