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The annual Click It or Ticket campaign is back, reminding drivers to buckle up
WisDOT and the Wisconsin State Patrol bump up seatbelt education and enforcement efforts to keep travelers safe
May 20th, 2024 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Following 2022 Record, Wisconsin Pedestrian Deaths Declined In 2023
Milwaukee County had a third of the state's pedestrian deaths, a disproportionately large share.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Margaret Faust
WisDOT encourages attentive driving to keep pedestrians safe
Pedestrian Safety Month highlights crash risks for non-drivers
Oct 10th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
State’s Pedestrian Deaths Rise By 50%
2022 was Wisconsin's worst year since 1981. Report cites dangerous driving and larger heavier vehicles as factors.
Jun 24th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign begins
Awareness messaging, enforcement efforts encourage seat belt use to save lives
May 22nd, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
WisDOT’s new safety campaign highlights dangers of distracted driving
New ads mark national Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April
Apr 12th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
WisDOT calls for commitment to safe driving as deadly crashes rise in Wisconsin
Driver responsibility, awareness key to preventing tragedies
Jun 8th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Motorcycle Deaths Up 31% in State
Officials worry about 'risky behavior” on roads which started during low-traffic pandemic.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Increase in deer activity requires motorists – especially motorcyclists – to be alert
Last year in Wisconsin, law enforcement agencies reported 20,177 deer/vehicle crashes.
May 30th, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day asked to be safe, responsible
Law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin will keep a sharp eye out for impaired drivers
Mar 14th, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Motorists asked to look-twice, share the road with motorcycles
The average age of a motorcyclist involved in a fatal crash increased from 30 years old in 1992 to 44 in 2017.
Apr 30th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Statewide crackdown on impaired drivers begins Friday, runs through New Year’s Day
WisDOT uses dedicated federal funds to help coordinate 24 OWI task forces across Wisconsin.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic crashes claim 46 lives in Wisconsin last month
Through November of this year, 555 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Preliminary total of 52 Wisconsin traffic deaths last month make it tied for the safest August since World War II
Through the first eight months of this year, a total of 396 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes.
Sep 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic fatalities on Wisconsin roads take a deadly turn for the worse
July was the deadliest month on Wisconsin roads this year, prompting transportation safety officials to issue a “call to action” urging all motorists to be safe/responsible
Aug 2nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
June traffic crashes claim 59 lives in Wisconsin
Through the first half of this year, traffic deaths down slightly compared to 2016
Jul 11th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
May traffic crashes claim 45 lives in Wisconsin
Second safest May since World War II, but traffic deaths so far this year still outpace the five-year average
Jun 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic deaths in January were tied for third lowest since WWII
Last month 32 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
New online Driver Report of Crash form to replace paper form
The Driver Report of Crash in paper form will no longer be available for completing and mailing to WisDOT for crashes that occur after Dec. 31, 201
Jan 4th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
State traffic deaths increased by nearly 6 percent in 2016
To prevent deaths and injuries in the upcoming year, WisDOT along with its traffic safety partners will intensify many safety initiatives
Jan 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
To avoid a drunken driving arrest or crash designate before you celebrate on New Year’s weekend
To combat drunken driving, law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force for the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.
Dec 28th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Statewide crackdown on drunken driving begins Thursday
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign runs from Dec. 15 to Jan. 1
Dec 14th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
62 people died in traffic crashes last month
November traffic fatalities
Dec 1st, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
To avoid a drunken driving arrest or crash, designate before you celebrate on Halloween
Last year in Wisconsin, 190 people were killed and 2,900 injured in alcohol-related crashes.
Oct 27th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Last month was tied for safest month of September in terms of traffic deaths since the end of WWII
The deadliest month of September was in 1973 with 116 deaths.
Oct 4th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Last month was the least deadly August on Wisconsin roads since World War II
As of August 31, a total of 387 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes in 2016
Sep 1st, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Statewide crackdown on drunken driving begins Friday
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign runs from August 19 to September 5
Aug 18th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
It’s no-go for Pokémon GO on roadways & railways
Take safety to the next level, and join Wisconsin in keeping Pokémon out of the driver’s seat.
Jul 29th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
51 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes in June
Traffic fatalities last month were seven more than June 2015, but two fewer than the five-year average for the month of June.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic crashes killed 50 people in Wisconsin in May
During the Memorial Day holiday weekend, eight people died in traffic crashes.
Jun 3rd, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Last month was tied for the fourth safest month of April in terms of traffic deaths since the end of WWII
38 people died in traffic crashes on Wisconsin roads.
May 2nd, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Last year in Wisconsin, 94 people were killed in distracted driving crashes
Mar 31st, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic deaths in 2016 are up about 32% compared with last year
So far this year, 79 people have been killed in crashes including seven pedestrians and one bicyclist.
Mar 4th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
WisDOT’s Super Bowl Sunday safety message
Football fans should not let their fellow fans drive drunk
Feb 3rd, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic deaths in January were the second lowest since WWII
Last month 28 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes
Feb 2nd, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
State traffic deaths increased by nearly 13 percent in 2015
Wisconsin ended 2015 with 556 traffic fatalities.
Jan 4th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
To avoid a drunken driving arrest or crash, designate before you celebrate on New Year’s Eve
To combat drunken driving, law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force for the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, which runs until Sunday, January 3.
Dec 29th, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
45 people died in traffic crashes last month
Last month also was the fourth safest month of November in terms of traffic deaths since World War II.
Dec 2nd, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Last month was the third safest month of October in terms of traffic deaths since the end of WWII
Last month, 44 people died in traffic crashes on Wisconsin roadways
Nov 4th, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic crashes claim the lives of 63 people in September
Traffic fatalities so far this year are up by more than 16 percent over last year.
Oct 6th, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
August had the highest number of traffic fatalities so far this year
As of August 31, a total of 356 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes in 2015
Sep 2nd, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Statewide crackdown on drunken driving begins Friday
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign runs from August 21 to September 7
Aug 20th, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic fatalities decrease in June
In June, 41 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic fatalities increase in May
With 54 traffic fatalities, May was the deadliest month on Wisconsin roads so far this year.
Jun 3rd, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic fatalities increase significantly in April
Traffic fatalities in April were 19 more than in April 2014.
May 4th, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
WisDOT provides $70,000 in federal funding for pedestrian safety task forces in La Crosse, Madison and Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Task Force will receive $30,000.
Apr 13th, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic crashes killed 36 people in March
Deadliest month of March on Wisconsin roads in the last 8 years
Apr 2nd, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving crashes killed 71 people in Wisconsin last year
Mar 31st, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Zero In Wisconsin smart phone app will help those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to drive sober.
So if you’re planning to celebrate this festive holiday, your plans should include downloading the free Zero In Wisconsin Drive Sober app for mobile devices.
Mar 11th, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic crashes killed 25 people in February
Third safest month of February in the last 10 years
Mar 5th, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Last month was tied for the fourth safest month of January in terms of traffic deaths in the last 10 years
Last month, 36 people died in traffic crashes in Wisconsin.
Feb 4th, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
State ends 2014 with fewer than 500 traffic deaths for the first time since 1943
Wisconsin ended 2014 with 491 traffic fatalities.
Jan 2nd, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
To avoid a drunken driving arrest or crash, designate before you celebrate on New Year’s Eve
“An effective way to avoid a drunken driving arrest or a crash is to designate a sober driver before you celebrate.”
Dec 29th, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
A drunken driving arrest or crash on Halloween could be the ultimate horror story
“This year, if you designate a sober driver before you celebrate and don’t let your friends drive if they’re impaired, we could attain zero traffic deaths on Halloween.”
Oct 29th, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic deaths in September were the lowest for the month since the mid-1940s
Last month, 43 people died in traffic crashes on Wisconsin roads.
Oct 2nd, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
August was the highest traffic fatalities month so far this year
August had the highest number of fatalities so far this year
Sep 3rd, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Statewide crackdown on drunken driving begins Friday
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign runs from Aug. 15 to Sept. 1
Aug 11th, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic fatalities in July were the second lowest for the month since 1937
Last month, 39 people were killed in traffic crashes in Wisconsin.
Aug 4th, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic crashes last month killed 48 people
It was tied for the third safest month of May in terms of traffic deaths since the end of World War II
Jun 5th, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Major road construction will be suspended to accommodate heavy traffic during Memorial Day weekend
Click It or Ticket mobilization continues
May 20th, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Last month was the safest month of April in terms of traffic deaths since the end of WWII
Last month, 27 people died in 21 crashes on Wisconsin roadways, which made it the safest month of April in terms of traffic deaths since the end of World War II.
May 5th, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic crashes in March killed 33 people in Wisconsin
A total of 33 people died in 30 traffic crashes in Wisconsin last month.
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Wisconsin DOT messages feature the LG U.S. National Texting Champion from Rhinelander
Apr 1st, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Zero In Wisconsin smart phone app will help those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to drive sober.
Statement from Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Mar 12th, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
To avoid a drunken driving arrest or crash, designate before you celebrate on New Year’s Eve
Although no one really knows what the New Year will bring, everyone can take steps to make sure 2014 doesn’t start with a drunken driving arrest or crash.
Dec 27th, 2013 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
To avoid a drunken driving arrest or crash, designate before you celebrate on Halloween
Although most of the scary parts of Halloween are imaginary, there is one terrifying aspect that is all too real—drunken driving.
Oct 28th, 2013 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
