Michigan’s final 2025 crash data showed a troubling increase in deaths among people outside motor vehicles. MSP reported 184 pedestrian fatalities, up 18%, and 35 bicyclist fatalities, up 21%.
Why these cases require fast evidence preservation
A person walking or riding a bicycle may not have the same physical protection or onboard data as someone inside a modern car. That makes nearby surveillance video, dashcams, witness accounts, traffic-signal timing, lighting, skid marks and vehicle data especially important.
Common collision patterns
Cases may involve drivers turning through crosswalks, failing to yield, opening doors into bicycle traffic, speeding, distracted driving or failing to see a person in low-light conditions. Fault is always fact-specific.
Insurance questions can be less intuitive
Michigan no-fault rules can apply to people injured as pedestrians or bicyclists in accidents involving motor vehicles, but priority rules and available insurers can be complicated. A separate negligence claim may also be evaluated depending on the injuries and facts.
Official source: Michigan State Police — Final 2025 crash data.
See our Michigan accident types page for more information.