High‑Risk Intersections in Downriver (2025): Where Crashes Cluster — And How to Stay Safe

Intro

Busy corridors like Fort Street (M‑85), Telegraph (US‑24), Eureka, Northline, and Allen connect our Downriver communities — and they're also where many collisions happen. Below, we highlight local crash hotspots based on public crash-mapping tools and city/region reports, along with practical tips to reduce risk and guidance on what to do in the event of a crash. (Data sources include MSP/SEMCOG regional tools and local profiles.) SEMCOGSEMCOGRevize

Downriver corridors and intersections to watch

Note: Lists reflect available public data (e.g., SEMCOG crash maps and city profiles) and may not include every intersection. Always drive defensively and follow posted controls. SEMCOGRevize

• Eureka Rd @ Fort St (Wyandotte/Southgate area): Identified as a high‑frequency crash location in city profiling (2016–2020 averages). Heavy turning volumes, multiple lanes, and nearby commercial driveways increase the likelihood of conflict points. Revize
  

• Telegraph Rd (US‑24) @ Eureka / Northline / Wick (Taylor): Multiple‑lane arterials, speed differentials, and frequent left‑turn phases raise rear‑end and angle‑crash risk. Wayne County repeatedly appears at the top of statewide crash lists; Telegraph corridors are a known problem in Metro Detroit.
  

• I‑75 interchanges at Eureka, West & Northline: Ramp merges and short weaving areas can lead to sideswipe and rear‑end crashes, especially at peak times or during work zones. SEMCOG's mapping shows persistent crash density along freeway junctions region‑wide. SEMCOG
  

• Allen Rd @ Goddard / Northline (Taylor/Southgate): Urban arterial grid with heavy retail access and complex signal timing — watch for last‑second turns and pedestrian crossings near plazas. City of Southgate
  

• Fort St corridor (M‑85) through Wyandotte, Southgate, Riverview & Trenton: Multi‑lane segments with frequent driveways and mid‑block turns. Serious motorcycle and multi‑vehicle crashes have been reported near Eureka. CBS News, Metro Detroit News
  

Why are these spots considered risky?

• Multiple conflict points: many lanes, driveways, and turn movements.
  

• Speed + congestion: high speeds meeting stop‑and‑go conditions.
  

• Driver expectancy: complex signal timing or unusual geometry.
  

• Visibility & distraction: signage, wide medians, and driveway clutter.
  

Defensive driving tips for these locations

• Commit to protected lefts. Avoid risky gap‑acceptance across multiple lanes.
  

• Track turn phases. Many signals on Telegraph/Eureka run long cycles—anticipate stale greens and yellow entrapment.
  

• Scan for mid‑block turns. Fort Street driveways create surprise entries/exits.
  

• Leave room at ramps. Expect sudden slowdowns when merging onto or off I-75.
  

• Document near‑misses. Dashcam footage can preserve context after a crash.
  
  

If a crash happens

1. Call 911 and get medical care.
   

2. Exchange information and wait for the police (or promptly report if it's unsafe to remain). Michigan law requires stopping and rendering aid/reporting. Michigan Legislature+1
   

3. Preserve evidence, including photos, dashcam footage, witness names, and the approach to the intersection.
   

4. Notify your insurer promptly, as many policies have short notice deadlines.

5. Consult with a Downriver attorney before providing detailed statements.
   
   

Why local counsel matters

We work these corridors daily and are familiar with the signals, patterns, adjusters, and local courts. That local context helps us reconstruct what happened and pursue the right benefits and damages for you — so you can focus on healing.

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