In 2008 there were intersection crashes in Michigan representing 28 percent of all crashes. These intersection crashes resulted in 231 fatalities (24 percent of all fatalities) and 1,919 incapacitating injuries (25 percent of incapacitating injuries). There is a positive, downward trend in the number of intersection crashes, fatalities, and injuries in Michigan.

Signalized intersections have a high number of right angle and head-on left turn crashes. These crashes are also responsible for a higher incidence of deaths and serious injuries. The driver behavior that results in these crashes often involves running the red light.

See the Strategic Highway Safety Plan Intersection Safety Action Plan for additional information on activities to address this issue.