Michigan's seat belt use rose to 93.2% in 2025, the highest since 2019, surpassing the national average.

Michigan's seat belt usage rate reached 93.2% in 2025, the highest since 2019, up from 92% in 2024, according to a Michigan State University study. The rate exceeds the national average of 91.2%. SUV occupants had the highest usage at 95.5%, while pickup truck occupants had the lowest at 89.3%. Women buckled up at a higher rate than men—95.3% versus 91.7%. Genesee and Isabella counties reported the highest local rates, while data was unavailable for several counties. The state’s primary seat belt law, enacted in 2000, has saved an estimated 4,614 lives.