Michigan’s final 2025 traffic crash numbers show progress in some areas and serious warning signs in others. The Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center released the statewide data on August 6, 2026.
Overall roadway deaths fell 3%
MSP reported 1,065 roadway fatalities in 2025, compared with 1,099 in 2024. Total crashes, however, increased slightly to 290,221, up 0.5% from 288,880 in 2024.
Pedestrian fatalities increased 18%
Pedestrian deaths increased from 156 in 2024 to 184 in 2025. A pedestrian case can depend on lighting, speed, right-of-way, driver attention, roadway design, crosswalk conditions, visibility, and nearby video evidence.
Bicyclist fatalities increased 21%
Bicyclist-involved deaths increased from 29 to 35. Bicycle crashes can produce severe injuries even at lower vehicle speeds because riders have little physical protection.
Commercial-motor-vehicle fatalities increased 16%
Commercial-motor-vehicle-involved fatalities rose from 110 in 2024 to 128 in 2025. Commercial crashes can also require a faster evidence-preservation strategy because carriers may possess electronic logs, onboard data, inspection records, maintenance records, and camera footage.
Some categories improved
MSP reported distracted-driving-involved fatalities fell 32% from 65 to 44, drug-involved fatalities fell 23% from 272 to 210, and teen fatalities fell 21% from 77 to 61.
Why statewide statistics matter to an individual claim
Statistics do not prove fault in a specific crash. They do, however, identify recurring roadway risks and can help focus public attention on vulnerable road users and commercial-vehicle safety. An individual case still turns on evidence from the specific collision.
Primary source: Michigan State Police — Final 2025 crash data.