An approach is provided for providing dynamic model switching and/or model parameter switching (e.g., for object detection). The approach, for example, involves providing a plurality of machine learning models trained to detect one or more objects (e.g., vehicles, pedestrians, etc.) and/or road attributes (e.g., road hazards, road furniture, road signs, etc.). The approach also involves processing sensor data to determine at least one context (e.g., location), at least one use of the one or more road attributes, or a combination thereof. The approach further involves selecting at least one machine learning model of the plurality of machine learning models based on at least one context. The approach further involves providing the selected at least one machine learning model to detect the one or more objects and/or road attributes.