Highway Breakdown Safety Guide for I-94 & Telegraph Road

Immediate Actions When Your Car Fails on I-94 or Telegraph Rd

US-24 Telegraph Road and the I-94 Edsel Ford Freeway carry heavy commercial semi-truck traffic through Wayne County. If your vehicle experiences sudden engine failure, a blown tire, or electrical cutout, prioritize getting as far onto the right-hand paved shoulder as possible before coming to a stop.

5 Critical Highway Survival Steps

1. Activate Hazard Lights Immediately: Turn on your four-way flashers the moment you feel a loss of power or tire pressure.
2. Turn Your Steering Wheel Away from Traffic: If stopped on the right shoulder, turn your wheels sharply to the right. If struck from behind, your vehicle will roll into the grass rather than back into live lanes.
3. Remain Inside with Seatbelts Fastened: Stepping out onto the traffic side of a high-speed interstate is extremely hazardous. Stay seated with your belt fastened unless there is an active cabin fire.
4. Note Mile Markers & Landmarks: Identify the nearest cross street (e.g., Telegraph at Eureka, or I-94 at Middlebelt) so dispatch can send the nearest truck.
5. Call Dispatch Directly: Contact (313) 489-3220 for emergency priority clearance.