As of January 20, 2019
| January 2019 fatalities* | 19 |
| December 2018 fatalities* | 35 |
| 2019 Year-to-date fatalities* | 19 |
| 2019 Year-to-date fatal crashes* | 19 |
| 2018 Year-to-date fatalities* | 577 |
| 2018 Year-to-date fatal crashes* | 519 |
| (Year-to-date) | 2014-2018 |
| 2019* | 2018* | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | Average |
| Fatal crashes | 19 | 32 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 22 |
| Fatalities | 19 | 35 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 24 |
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| (Year-to-date) |
| | 2019* | 2018* |
| Bicyclists | 1 | |
| Drivers | 14 | 26 |
| Motorcycle drivers | | 1 |
| Motorcycle passengers | | |
| Passengers | 1 | 6 |
| Pedestrians | 3 | 2 |
| Unknown | | |
|
Total | 19 | 35 |
*2018 and 2019 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.
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Fatalities by month
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