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As of May 20, 2012

Fatalities
May 2012 fatalities*	22
April 2012 fatalities*	43
2012 year-to-date fatalities*	177
2012 year-to-date fatal accidents*	155
2011 year-end fatalities	567
2011 year-end fatal accidents	517

Five-year fatal trend comparison
	(Year-to-date)
							2007-2011
	2012*	2011*	2010	2009	2008	2007	Average
Fatal accidents	155	136	154	146	166	225	165
Fatalities	177	152	164	165	179	264	185

Fatalities by role
	(Year-to-date)
	2012*	2011*
Bicyclists	0	0
Drivers	113	96
Motorcycle-drivers	14	13
Motorcycle-passengers	3	0
Passengers	35	26
Pedestrians	12	17
Unknown	0	0
Total	177	152

* 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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