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As of February 5, 2012

Fatalities
February 2012 fatalities*	4
January 2012 fatalities*	43
2012 year-to-date fatalities*	47
2012 year-to-date fatal accidents*	41
2011 year-end fatalities	570
2011 year-end fatal accidents	520

Five-year fatal trend comparison
	(Year-to-date)
							2007-2011
	2012*	2011*	2010	2009	2008	2007	Average
Fatal accidents	41	40	25	32	53	50	40
Fatalities	47	43	27	39	56	60	45

Fatalities by role
	(Year-to-date)
	2012*	2011*
Bicyclists	0	0
Drivers	35	31
Motorcycle-drivers	0	0
Motorcycle-passengers	0	0
Passengers	10	6
Pedestrians	2	6
Unknown	0	0
Total	47	43

* 2011 and 2012 data shown is preliminary
Data source: WisDOT-DMV Accident Records database

The figures shown represent traffic fatalities occurring on public traffic ways in Wisconsin reported to the Division of Motor Vehicles-Accident 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 accident) as a result of injuries received in the accident. Traffic fatalities are not considered officially reported until the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles-Accident 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

Questions? Contact us: Wisconsin DMV email service
Call: (608) 266-9288 or (608) 266-2265
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