DNR Urges Riders to Wear Seatbelts as UTV Crashes Climb in Wisconsin

DNR urges UTV riders to prioritize safety amid rise in fatal crashes

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging UTV riders to adhere to safety procedures following a concerning number of fatal UTV crashes this year.

DNR urges riders to wear seatbelts as UTV crashes climb in Wisconsin

DNR reports only 5 of 23 fatalities involved seatbelt use. Authorities state that using seatbelts significantly reduces the risk of serious injuries or death.

Dept. Natural Resources: Urges UTV riders to buckle up as fatal crashes climb

MADISON, Wis. – As residents and summer visitors alike enjoy Wisconsin’s trails and backroads, state officials remind utility terrain vehicle (UTV) riders to focus on safe operation – starting with the simple step of wearing a seatbelt. So far in 2025,...

Wisconsin DNR urges UTV/ATV riders to buckle up as 23 fatal crashes reported this year

Officials also remind parents and guardians that Wisconsin law restricts youth UTV use.

Wisconsin DNR warns about UTV/ATV safety at 23 deaths this year

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin has seen 23 fatal off-road UTV or ATV accidents so far this year.

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