Michigan Roundabout Resource Center
Valuable tips, advice and maps to help drivers navigate roundabouts throughout Michigan
Roundabouts are popping up all over Michigan. And whether you like them or not, this new intersection format is definitely an adjustment for drivers. There are currently more than 100 roundabouts in Michigan with more planned each year.
Below are several resources to help drivers understand these intersections better and navigate through them safely. Watch for updates to the proposed list of new roundabouts as well as additional resources as they become available.
Map of Michigan Roundabout Locations
Comprehensive list of all roundabouts on public Michigan roads. This map allows you to zoom into local areas and click on specific intersections for more details.
Details on Upcoming Roundabouts
Proposed Michigan Roundabouts
These construction projects have been approved and are slated to be completed over the next several years. Check back often as new roundabouts are added once announced by MDOT or local road commissions.
| Location | Area | Date | More info: |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Baldwin Road and Waterstone at Village Square | Orion Township, Oakland County | 2020 | Learn More |
| Dove and Range Roads | Port Huron Township, St. Clair County | 2020 | Learn More |
| M-115 and Mackinaw Trail | Cadillac, Wexford County | 2020 | Learn More |
| Occidental Highway and Sutton Road | Raisin Township, Lenawee County | 2020 | Learn More |
| Textile Road and Woodland Drive | Pittsfield Township/Saline, Washtenaw County | 2020 | Learn More |
| Freeland and River Roads | Freeland, Saginaw County | 2020 | Learn More |
| Waldo Road and US-10 | Midland, Midland County | 2020 | Learn More |
| Miller and Wagner Roads | Scio Township, Washtenaw County | 2020 | Learn More |
| M-54 and Dort Highway and N I 75 Entrance Ramp | Grand Blanc Township, Genesee County | 2020 | Learn More |
| M-54 and Dort Highway and S I 75 Entrance and Exit Ramp | Grand Blanc Township, Genesee County | 2020 | Learn More |
| M-54 and Dort Highway and Cook Road | Grand Blanc Township, Genesee County | 2020 | Learn More |
| Michigan Avenue and State Street | Coldwater, Branch County | 2020 | Learn More |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Morrell Street | Jackson, Jackson County | 2020 | Learn More |
| Smith and Jackman Roads | Bedford Township, Monroe County | 2021 | Learn More |
| Orchard Lake Road and Hunters Lane (between 13 and 14 Mile Roads) | Farmington Hills, Oakland County | 2021 | Learn More |
| LaPlaisance Road Ramps and I-75 | Monroe, Monroe County | 2021 | Learn More |
| M-28 and H-58 | Munising, Alger County | 2021 | Learn More |
| North Avenue and Emmett Street | Battle Creek, Calhoun County | 2021 | Learn More |
| M-37 and Blair Townhall Road | Blair Township, Grand Traverse County | 2021 | Learn More |
| Hammond and Four Mile Road | Blair Township, Grand Traverse County | 2021 | Learn More |
| M-37 and Blair Townhall Road | Blair Township, Grand Traverse County | 2021 | Learn More |
| Garfield and Potter Roads | Blair Township, Grand Traverse County | 2021 | Learn More |
| Embury and Grand Blanc roads | Grand Blanc Township, Genesee County | 2021 | Learn More |
| Hammond at Garfield Road | Blair Township, Grand Traverse County | 2022 | Learn More |
| Hammond and Three Mile | Blair Township, Grand Traverse County | 2022 | Learn More |
| US-41 and Lakeshore Drive | Ishpeming, Marquette County | 2023 | Learn More |
| North Road and M-136 | Clyde Township, St. Clair County | 2023 | Learn More |
| Keystone and Cass Road | Blair Township, Grand Traverse County | 2023 | Learn More |
| Keystone and River Road | Blair Township, Grand Traverse County | 2023 | Learn More |
Top 10 Michigan Roundabout Crashes – 2019
| Rank | Dangerous Intersection | Total Crashes | Injury Crashes Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 1/2 Mile Road and Van Dyke Ave Sterling Heights, Macomb County | 229 | 14 |
| 2 | Orchard Lake Road and 14 Mile Road Farmington Hills, Oakland County | 178 | 22 |
| 3 | Martin Parkway/M5 and Pontiac Trail Commerce Twp, Oakland County | 161 | 12 |
| 4 | State Street and W Ellsworth Road Ann Arbor/Pittsfield Twp, Washtenaw County | 154 | 8 |
| 5 | I-94 at Sprinkle Road (South of I-94) Comstock Twp, Kalamazoo County | 71 | 2 |
| 6 | Farmington Road and 14 Mile Road Farmington Hills/West Bloomfield, Oakland County | 66 | 13 |
| 7 | Lee Road and Whitmore Lake Road Green Oak Twp, Livingston County | 63 | 1 |
| 8 | Farmington Road and Maple Road West Bloomfield Twp, Oakland County | 55 | 5 |
| 9 | Livernois Road and Hamlin Road Rochester Hills, Oakland County | 55 | 4 |
| 10 | Oakley Park Road and Martin Parkway Commerce Twp, Oakland County | 47 | 6 |
Determining fault in a roundabout accident
We interviewed a traffic investigator at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office to learn how law enforcement determines fault in a roundabout car crash. What did we find? Most crashes in roundabouts are the result of one driver failing to yield the right-of-way to a vehicle already in the roundabout. When that happens, the driver that did not yield would be put at fault.
To read more about how police officers determine fault, and for more tips on roundabout safety, please take a look at our Michigan Auto Law blog post, “Who’s At Fault in a Roundabout Accident?”
This information is important for drivers who have to pay their deductible if they’re at fault for a crash, or those who do not carry broad collision coverage and may qualify for reimbursement from the at-fault driver’s insurance company.
Vehicle damage reimbursement
While roundabouts promote better safety with less injury and fatality accidents, the majority of car crashes at these intersections result in vehicle damage. With that in mind, Michigan drivers who do not carry broad collision coverage on their insurance can get reimbursed for a portion of their deductible if they were 50% or less at fault.
This vehicle damage reimbursement is called a mini tort claim and can be submitted to the at-fault driver’s insurance company. To learn more about this process, and how to submit a claim, please visit our mini tort page.
Navigating a roundabout
Many state and federal authorities produce helpful resources for drivers to better understand roundabouts:
- Proven Safety Countermeasures — Roundabouts (Federal Highway Administration)
- How to Navigate a Roundabout (Michigan Department of Transportation)
Roundabout videos
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How to Use a Roundabout (Michigan Department of Transportation)
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Animated Video — How to Use a Roundabout (Michigan Department of Transportation)
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Actual accident at Maple and Drake roundabout — Why It’s so Important to Stay in Your Lane
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Roundabout Myths — Large Trucks
In the meantime, we encourage all drivers to slow down when approaching a roundabout and yield to oncoming traffic. If you’re involved in an accident, always make sure to contact the police, document the damage, get the other driver’s information and ask witnesses to provide a statement.
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