Weekly fatality report

As of May 12, 2024

Weekly Fatalities May 12, 2024

Fatalities
Apr 2024 Fatalities*43
Mar 2024 Fatalities*12
2024 Year-to-date Fatalities*147
2024 Year-to-date Fatal Crashes*122
2023 Year-to-date Fatalities*157
2023 Year-to-date Fatal Crashes*150

Five-year fatal trend comparison


(Year-to-date)Average
2024*2023*20222021202020192019-2022
Fatal Crashes122150155147124144144
Fatalities147157172155140157156


Fatalities by Role(Year-to-date)

2024*2023*
Bicyclists10
Drivers87104
Motorcycle-drivers911
Motorcycle-passengers11
Passengers2422
Pedestrians2419
Unknown10
Total147157

*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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