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Weekly fatality report

As of February 8, 2010

Fatalities
January 2010 fatalities* 21
February 2010 fatalities* 7
2010 year-to-date fatalities* 28
2010 year-to-date fatal accidents* 26
2009 year-end fatalities* 544
2009 year-end fatal accidents* 490

Five-year fatal trend comparison
  (Year-to-date)
    2005-2009*
  2010* 2009* 2008 2007 2006 2005 Average
Fatal accidents 26 39 57 56 68 50 54
Fatalities 28 47 60 66 71 59 61

Fatalities by role
  (Year-to-date)
  2010* 2009*
Bicyclists 0 0
Drivers 24 33
Motorcycle-drivers 0 0
Motorcycle-passengers 0 0
Passengers 1 12
Pedestrians 3 2
Unknown 0 0
Total 28 47

*All 2009 and 2010 data shown are 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.

If you have questions or need further information, contact us at:

Accident Records Unit
4802 Sheboygan Ave., Room 804
P.O. Box 7919
Madison, WI 53707-7919

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System (external link). The 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

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