Wisconsin Weekly Fatality Report

As of August 16, 2026

Fatalities
Jul 2026 Fatalities67
Jun 2026 Fatalities
49
2026 Year-to-date Fatalities303
2026 Year-to-date Fatal Crashes285
2025 Year-to-date Fatalities336
2025 Year-to-date Fatal Crashes314

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Five-year fatal trend comparison
2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Average
(2021-2024)
Fatal Crashes285
314
286
323
330
308
312
Fatalities303
336
332
349
358
331
342

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Fatalities by Role20262025
Bicyclists7
8
Drivers165
194
Motorcycle-drivers53
57
Motorcycle-passengers33
Passengers37
49
Pedestrians38
25
Unknown00
Total303
336

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*2026 and 2025 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.

Fatalities by county

Fatalities by month

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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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