Weekly fatality report

As of September 8, 2024

Fatalities
Aug 2024 Fatalities59
Jul 2024 Fatalities49
2024 Year-to-date Fatalities371
2024 Year-to-date Fatal Crashes320
2023 Year-to-date Fatalities386
2023 Year-to-date Fatal Crashes356

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Five-year fatal trend comparison
202420232022202120202019Average
(2019-2023)
Fatal Crashes320356367351352340352
Fatalities371386400378390364383

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Fatalities by Role20242023
Bicyclists35
Drivers184212
Motorcycle-drivers6658
Motorcycle-passengers82
Passengers7064
Pedestrians3745
Unknown00
Total371386

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*2023 and 2024 data are preliminary

Data source: WisDOT Crash Records database

The figures shown represent traffic fatalities occurring on public traffic ways in Wisconsin reported to the Division of State Patrol-Crash Records Unit as of the date shown at the top of the page. A traffic fatality is reported when death occurs within 30 days (of the crash) as a result of injuries received in the crash. Traffic fatalities are not considered officially reported until the Wisconsin Division of State Patrol-Crash Records Unit has been notified by the investigating law enforcement officer or agency.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) contains data on all vehicle crashes in the United States that occur on a public roadway and involve a fatality in the crash.

Fatalities by county

Fatalities by month

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