More snow on the way means more slick conditions on Michigan roadways — and, inevitably, more crashes. And while drivers can get into a wreck anywhere in winter weather, some spots are well-known as problem areas when conditions are treacherous.
10 most dangerous Michigan winter roads
Driving too fast is top issue
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We all know how tough Michigan roads can get during the winter months. Just ask your knuckles.
Michigan Auto Law recently compiled a list of the most dangerous stretches of road in Michigan during the winter months, using five years of crash statistics, from 2015 to 2019.
According to the winter driving accident statistics, approximately 65% of the overall winter crashes involve drivers driving “too fast for conditions,” the Michigan State Police reported.
Most of the top 10 list is in West and Northern Michigan. None of them are in Metro Detroit.
Icy roads and driving too fast for the conditions are to blame for most winter auto accidents
Brandon Hewitt is an attorney with Michigan Auto Law and he shared some State of Michigan statistics that demonstrate how dangerous winter driving conditions can be. Author: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff Published: 6:37 AM EST February 6, 2021 Updated: 6:37 AM EST February 6, 2021
Winter took a while to get here but we’re getting a taste of it now. And that means dicey driving conditions. Brandon Hewitt is an attorney with Michigan Auto Law and he shared some State of Michigan statistics that demonstrate how dangerous winter driving conditions can be: