Wisconsin Department of Transportation

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Weekly fatality report

As of May 19, 2013

May 2013 fatalities 15
April 2013 fatalities 29
2013 year-to-date fatalities* 150
2013 year-to-date fatal crashes* 134
2012 year-end fatalities* 601
2012 year-end fatal crashes* 535
Five-year fatal trend comparison
  (Year-to-date)
    2008-2012
  2013* 2012*  2011  2010  2009  2008  Average
Fatal crashes 134 156 133 153 146 164 150
Fatalities 150 177 149 163 165 177 166
Fatalities by role
  (Year-to-date)
  2013* 2012*
Bicyclists 1 0
Drivers 94 113
Motorcycle-drivers 11 15
Motorcycle-passengers 0 3
Passengers 28 34
Pedestrians 12 12
Unknown 4 0
Total 150 177

*2013 data is preliminary
*2012 data 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 crash) as a result of injuries received in the crash. 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
Fax: (608) 267-2119

Last modified: May 20, 2013

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