Monday, September 24, 2012

Fatalities Accelerating On Wisconsin Roads

Wisconsin is looking at grim 2012 numbers through last week, according to WisDOT:

Weekly fatality report

As of September 16, 2012


Fatalities
September 2012 fatalities* 50
August 2012 fatalities* 59
2012 year-to-date fatalities* 452
2012 year-to-date fatal accidents* 396
2011 year-end fatalities 565
2011 year-end fatal accidents 515
Five-year fatal trend comparison
  (Year-to-date)
    2007-2011
  2012* 2011  2010  2009  2008  2007  Average
Fatal accidents 396 357 376 340 388 474 387
Fatalities 452 385 405 378 422 531 424
Fatalities by role
  (Year-to-date)
  2012* 2011
Bicyclists 7 9
Drivers 235 208
Motorcycle-drivers 76 69
Motorcycle-passengers 12 5
Passengers 90 58
Pedestrians 30 34
Unknown 2 2
Total 452 385

* 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
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