ATV, UTV Fatalities Surge as More Municipalities Open Public Roads to Them

ATV, UTV fatalities surge as more municipalities open public roads to them

Most crashes happen on weekends, with 21% on Fridays and 28% on Saturdays, and about half of fatalities were alcohol-related.

As ATV, UTV crashes rise, concerns raised about legal loopholes

As ATV/UTV crashes are on the rise, the policy-making board for the state Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday discussed loopholes in the law that are affecting safety. Use of ATVs and UTVs has surged since the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to more injuries and deaths. As of July 28, Wisconsin has seen 25 fatal crashes among all-terrain and utility terrain vehicles. Last year, the DNR documented a record 512,792 registrations of ATVs and UT…

As ATV, UTV crashes rise, loopholes in Wisconsin law pose safety concerns

As ATV/UTV crashes are on the rise, the policy-making board for the state Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday discussed loopholes in the law that are affecting safety. The post As ATV, UTV crashes rise, loopholes in Wisconsin law pose safety concerns appeared first on WPR.

DNR increases safety efforts as off-road vehicle deaths rise

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is taking extra steps to prevent off-road vehicle accidents as deaths are on the rise.DNR reports show that 25 people have died from ATV and UTV crashes in Wisconsin between January 1 and July 28, putting the state on track to surpass last years total of 40 deaths. The ages of riders killed ranges from six to 97 years old.The majority of our injuries are happening because people are choosing not to w…

85% of Wisconsin fatal ATV and UTV crash victims not wearing helmet

Crash numbers from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) show there have been 25 fatal crashes so far this year, and state officials are sounding the alarm.

DNR highlights ATV/UTV safety, urges public to take precautions

MADISON (WKOW) -- As summer begins to wrap up and hunters start thinking about heading out to stands, the state Department of Natural Resources is reminding everyone about ATV and UTV safety.