The man was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs after a crash on Handsworth Road, Handsworth, at 11.30am.
A red Citroen DS3 DSport, a silver Ford Fiesta Zetec and a black Hyundai estate were involved in the smash.
No one was injured in the collision.
Handsworth Road is blocked between Richmond Park Road and Hendon Street.