Michigan drivers encounter thousands of active construction zones each year, and summer 2026 brought another heavy road-building season. The Michigan Department of Transportation reported that more than 6,000 work-zone crashes occurred in 2025 and 25 people were killed, including motorists and road workers.
Why work-zone crashes can become complicated
A work-zone collision may look like an ordinary rear-end or lane-change crash, but the evidence can be more complicated. Temporary lane shifts, reduced speed limits, construction vehicles, barriers, signage, lighting, traffic-control plans and sudden backups may all matter. In some cases, several companies may be working at the same site, while a public road agency may control other aspects of the project.
What evidence should be preserved?
Photographs and video showing lane markings, barrels, signs and sight lines can be especially valuable because a work zone may change within hours. Dashcam footage, witness names, police reports, vehicle event data, contractor records and medical documentation can also matter. If a commercial truck is involved, additional records such as driver logs, inspection records and electronic data may become relevant.
Michigan no-fault and a liability claim are different
An injured person may have a first-party claim for Michigan no-fault benefits while separately evaluating whether another driver or entity can be held responsible for tort damages. The exact path depends on the facts, insurance coverage and the nature of the injuries.
Official source: MDOT — National Work Zone Memorial and 2025 Michigan work-zone crash data.
Request a Michigan vehicle accident case review if you were injured in a work-zone collision.