The Flint Police Department released its latest quarterly traffic safety summary, documenting 671 crashes, 30 arrests for driving under the influence, and nearly 1,500 traffic stops. Officers also recovered multiple firearms during stops, the department said, as part of a broader quarterly enforcement effort.
What the numbers show
Of the 671 crashes recorded during the quarter, 466 caused no injuries, while 205 involved some level of injury. Nine of those crashes resulted in critical injuries, and five were fatal, according to department figures. Officers conducted 1,479 traffic stops over the same period, leading to 1,180 citations and 30 DUI arrests.
Enforcement beyond traffic stops
Police said firearms were recovered during some of these stops, though the department did not specify how many weapons were seized or under what circumstances. The report combines traffic enforcement data with broader public safety activity, reflecting how routine stops can also surface other law enforcement concerns, including weapons violations.
Department's safety message
Flint police used the release to repeat standard road safety guidance: drivers should obey posted traffic laws, reduce speed, avoid distracted driving, wear seat belts, and never drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs. The department also reminded residents to follow Michigan and local firearm laws, including safe handling and secure storage of guns at home and in vehicles.
Context and limits of the data
The figures represent one quarter of activity in Flint and are not directly comparable to national or statewide crash statistics without additional context, such as population, road miles, or weather conditions during the reporting period. The department did not release comparisons to previous quarters, so it is not possible from this report alone to say whether crash and DUI numbers are rising, falling, or holding steady in the city. Residents seeking longer-term trends would need additional reporting periods or state-level traffic safety data for a fuller picture.