Walker is Michigan's Most Dangerous City for Car Accidents

Some lists you want your city topping. Best waterfront restaurant. Best place to raise a family. Best beer garden. We’ve seen plenty of those over the years here in West Michigan.

This is... not one of those lists.

How Michigan Crash Rankings Were Determined

Michigan Auto Law recently put together a ranking of the most dangerous cities in Michigan for car accidents, looking at 2024 crash data from cities with at least 10,000 residents and 500 or more crashes in a single year. Rankings were based on crashes per 10,000 residents.

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The law group says the hope is the data can help spark conversations about road safety and ultimately help reduce crashes statewide.

Walker is Michigan's Most Dangerous Driving City

Unfortunately for West Michigan, Walker came in at No. 1.

According to the study, Walker in Kent County saw 1,416 crashes in 2024. With a population of 25,921, that works out to 546 crashes per 10,000 residents, the highest rate in Michigan. The city also recorded four fatalities and 323 injuries tied to crashes last year.

And Walker wasn’t the only West Michigan community showing up on the top 20 list.

West Michigan Cities Appear Throughout Rankings

Emmet Township in Calhoun County ranked third statewide, logging 579 crashes, along with four fatalities and 85 injuries.

Grandville came in at No. 7, with 745 crashes and 173 injuries reported, though no traffic fatalities in 2024. Cascade Township ranked 13th overall after reporting 777 crashes, two fatalities, and 159 injuries.

Kalamazoo landed at No. 16 statewide. It recorded 2,736 crashes, five fatalities, and 659 injuries. Further south, Niles Township also made the top 20, coming in at No. 18 with 523 crashes, one fatality, and 166 injuries in 2024.

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So yes, maybe pack a little extra patience on your next West Michigan commute.

See the full ranking from Michigan Auto Law here.

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