Police Reports in Michigan

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740

Cities Covered

3-5

Business Days Average

100%

Secure & Confidential

Primary Agency

Michigan State Police

Processing Time

5-10 business days

Fee Range

$10-$25 for most reports

Report Forms

Form UD10, State Police Reports, Local Reports

Online Availability

Online requests available

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Protected & confidential

About Michigan Police Reports

Important Information

Michigan's UD-10 system is comprehensive with detailed coding

Processing Details

Electronic filing mandatory for most agencies

Additional Notes

Updated code sheets from 2010

Available Report Types

Form UD10
State Police Reports
Local Reports

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Michigan Police Reports, Accident Reports and Crash Reports: Unpacking Form UD‑10

Overview: Michigan’s crash‑reporting system

Michigan, home to the Motor City and a vast network of interstates, rural roads and city streets, requires law‑enforcement officers to complete an official police report whenever a reportable traffic collision occurs. The standard accident report in the state is the Michigan Traffic Crash Report (Form UD‑10). This form, coupled with code sheets revised in 1998 and 2010【705959244594143†L140-L141】, ensures that every crash is documented comprehensively and consistently. From the snow‑covered roads of the Upper Peninsula to the busy freeways of Detroit, Form UD‑10 provides the foundation for insurance claims, legal processes and roadway safety research. Understanding the structure of the UD‑10 and its role in Michigan’s transportation safety efforts can help drivers, insurers and policy makers navigate the aftermath of a collision and improve traffic safety statewide.

Anatomy of Form UD‑10

The UD‑10 is designed to capture detailed information without overwhelming officers at the scene. The top section includes administrative information: the report number, investigating agency, officer’s badge number, crash date and time, and location. Location fields require the county, city or township, road name or highway number, mile marker or cross street, and whether the crash occurred at an intersection or between intersections. Officers also indicate whether the crash involved a fatality, personal injury, property damage only, or a hit‑and‑run.

Driver and vehicle details

For each vehicle involved, the report records the driver’s name, address, date of birth, sex, driver’s license number and state, license class (including commercial or motorcycle endorsements) and any restrictions. Officers note whether the driver was wearing a seat belt and whether they were tested for alcohol or drugs. The vehicle section captures the year, make, model, body style, color, vehicle identification number (VIN), license plate number and state. Additional check boxes indicate whether the vehicle was a commercial motor vehicle, emergency vehicle, bus, taxi, or farm implement. Because Michigan is a hub for automobile manufacturing and shipping, the report requires extra details when a commercial vehicle is involved, prompting the officer to complete a supplemental form capturing motor carrier information, cargo body type, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), hazardous materials involvement and hours of service.

Occupant and non‑motorist information

The UD‑10 includes an occupant table that documents every person in the vehicles and any non‑motorists (pedestrians, cyclists, scooter riders). For each person, officers record seat position using a seating diagram, seat belt or helmet use, airbag deployment, ejection status, injury severity and whether the person was transported to a medical facility. Additional fields capture age, sex and whether the person was impaired by alcohol or drugs. Non‑motorist entries record the type of non‑motorist, their direction of travel and whether they were in a crosswalk or on a designated path. Michigan’s emphasis on pedestrian and bicycle safety—particularly in cities like Ann Arbor and Traverse City—makes these data points critical for evaluating safety programs.

Environmental conditions and roadway characteristics

Michigan’s crash report dedicates space to the crash environment. Officers document road surface conditions (dry, wet, snow, ice, slush, water, sand/mud), weather (clear, cloudy, rain, snow, sleet, hail, fog), lighting (daylight, dawn/dusk, dark with/without street lights) and roadway alignment (straight, curve, hill). They also record whether the crash occurred on an interstate, U.S. highway, state road or local street, and whether the road was divided, undivided or one‑way. Traffic control devices—stop signs, yield signs, traffic signals, flashing beacons—are noted along with their operational status. Because Michigan experiences severe winter weather, the report includes fields for road treatment (salted, sanded, plowed) and whether winter maintenance was in progress. Officers indicate whether the crash occurred in a work zone and whether signs or flaggers were present.

Collision sequence and contributing factors

Form UD‑10 asks officers to identify the first harmful event and subsequent events. Options include collision with another motor vehicle, collision with a pedestrian or cyclist, collision with a fixed object (tree, utility pole, guardrail, building), collision with an animal, overturning, jackknife, fire/explosion, cargo spill or submersion. The manner of collision describes how vehicles collided—rear‑end, head‑on, angle, sideswipe same direction, sideswipe opposite direction, backing, turning, passing, etc. The report uses numeric codes from the code sheets to record contributing factors such as driver behavior (speeding, following too closely, failed to yield, improper passing, improper turning, ran a red light or stop sign, distracted driving, alcohol or drug impairment, fatigue), vehicle defects (brake failure, tire blowout, steering failure), and environmental factors (glare, debris, potholes, animals). Officers may list multiple factors per vehicle, providing a comprehensive view of the causes.

Utilizing crash reports to enhance Michigan’s roadway safety

Data from police reports, accident reports and crash reports feed into the Michigan Traffic Crash Facts (MTCF) database and are shared with federal agencies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Analysts use these data to identify trends—such as increases in deer‑related crashes during the fall or spikes in alcohol‑related crashes around holidays—and to evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs like seat belt enforcement and distracted‑driving campaigns. The data guide MDOT in prioritizing engineering projects, such as adding rumble strips on rural highways, redesigning dangerous intersections or improving winter maintenance practices. Commercial vehicle crash data support Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) oversight and help target inspections and enforcement.

What to do after a crash in Michigan

If you’re involved in a collision, remain at the scene, check for injuries and call 911. Cooperate with law‑enforcement officers as they complete the police report, providing accurate information about yourself, your vehicle and your insurance. Exchange contact and insurance details with other drivers and gather contact information from witnesses. Take photos of the vehicles, road conditions and any visible injuries if it is safe to do so. Once the accident report is filed, you can obtain a copy through the Michigan State Police or the local police department. You’ll need the report number from Form UD‑10 to retrieve the document. The crash report will be essential for insurance claims and may be used in legal proceedings.

Conclusion

The Michigan Traffic Crash Report (Form UD‑10), combined with detailed code sheets【705959244594143†L140-L141】, provides a comprehensive framework for documenting motor‑vehicle collisions across the state. By standardizing police reports, accident reports and crash reports, Michigan ensures that critical data are captured uniformly, from Detroit’s busy highways to the rural roads of the Upper Peninsula. These data support insurance resolution, legal accountability and public‑safety efforts. Whether you’re a driver, insurer, attorney or policy maker, understanding the structure and purpose of the UD‑10 helps you navigate the aftermath of a crash and contributes to safer roads throughout Michigan.

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County: Wayne

Population: 3.716.929

ZIP Codes: 48209, 48208, 48202...