Three intersections near Frandor and US 127 in Lansing Township and Lansing top Ingham County's most dangerous list for 2025, with Saginaw Street and North Homer Street ranked first for the fifth year in a row.
Saginaw Street and North Homer Street in Lansing Township is once again the most crash-prone intersection in Ingham County, according to 2025 data from Michigan Auto Law. Just east of US 127, this intersection saw 59 crashes and 12 injuries in 2025. It has now led the county's intersection crash list for five straight years, based on Michigan State Police data cited in the annual report summarized by Patch.
One block away, Grand River Avenue and North Howard Street ranked second, with 54 crashes and between 12 and 17 injuries reported. The difference in injury numbers comes from varying counts in Reuters and local reports, pointing to the need for consistent data collection by local agencies. Saginaw Street and Frandor Avenue East in Lansing was third, with 43 crashes and 4 injuries. All three intersections are clustered near the Frandor shopping center and US 127, and remain high-risk spots for drivers, according to records from the City of Lansing and Lansing Township.
Crash numbers and injury patterns
Michigan Auto Law's annual report uses 2025 crash data for incidents within 200 feet of intersections. The report, based on Michigan State Police records, includes any intersection with a traffic signal, four-way stop, or roundabout. At Saginaw and North Homer, total crashes dropped from 66 in 2024 to 59 in 2025, a 10.6% decrease. Meanwhile, injuries at Grand River and North Howard rose from 11 in 2024 to 17 in 2025, showing that risk can shift even as some locations see fewer crashes. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) tracks intersection safety and posts weekly updates on statewide road fatalities and crash trends on its official website.
Other intersections in the county's top ten include Grand River Avenue and South Hagadorn Road in East Lansing (42 crashes, 8 injuries), Jolly Road and Okemos Road in Alaiedon Township (38 crashes, 20 injuries), and Okemos Road and West Grand River Avenue in Meridian Township (33 crashes, 8 injuries). In Lansing, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and West Main Street, and Mount Hope Avenue and South Cedar Street, each had 32 crashes. These intersections are regularly reviewed by local traffic safety committees and are often discussed at City Council meetings in Lansing and East Lansing.
Why these intersections see more crashes
The rankings are based on the number of reported crashes and injuries within 200 feet of each intersection, including those near freeways, divided highways, and roundabouts. Intersections are defined as any road with a traffic signal, four-way stop, or roundabout. The data covers all reported traffic accidents with injuries or fatalities in these areas, as documented by Michigan State Police and reviewed by county and township officials.
Michigan Auto Law has responded to the ongoing risks at these intersections by launching a safety campaign, including billboards at key locations. The firm urges drivers to use extra caution and consider alternate routes in these high-risk areas. Local emergency services, such as the Lansing Township Fire Department and Ingham County Sheriff's Office, have also stepped up public awareness efforts in response to these statistics.
Top ten crash intersections in Ingham County
The ten intersections with the most crashes in Ingham County for 2025, according to Michigan Auto Law, are:
- Saginaw Street/North Homer Street (Lansing Township): 59 crashes, 12 injuries
- Grand River Avenue/North Howard Street (Lansing Township): 54 crashes, 17 injuries
- Saginaw Street/Frandor Avenue East (Lansing): 43 crashes, 4 injuries
- Grand River Avenue/South Hagadorn Road (East Lansing): 42 crashes, 8 injuries
- Jolly Road/Okemos Road (Alaiedon Township): 38 crashes, 20 injuries
- Okemos Road/West Grand River Avenue (Meridian Township): 33 crashes, 8 injuries
- Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/West Main Street (Lansing): 32 crashes, 4 injuries
- Mount Hope Avenue/South Cedar Street (Lansing): 32 crashes, 10 injuries
- Kalamazoo Street/South Homer Street (Lansing Township): 30 crashes, 10 injuries
- Grand River Avenue/US 127 (Lansing Township): 30 crashes, 7 injuries
Michigan Auto Law publishes these annual reports to raise awareness and encourage safer driving at intersections with a history of frequent crashes. The data is meant to help drivers make informed choices about their routes and to highlight areas where extra caution is needed. The City of Lansing and Ingham County Road Department review these findings to guide future infrastructure planning and public safety work.
Intersection safety remains a challenge in the Lansing area, especially near major shopping centers and freeway access points. While some intersections have seen fewer crashes, the ongoing injuries and the concentration of incidents near Frandor and US 127 show that targeted safety efforts are still needed. The annual release of this data gives a clear look at where drivers face the most risk and shows why intersection safety remains a priority for Ingham County and Michigan as a whole.
