• Home
  • News
    • Politics / Govt
    • Legislature
    • Crime / Courts
    • Health / Medicine
    • Archives
  • Sports
    • Badgers
    • Packers
      • Titletown Report
    • Brewers
  • Contact Us
    • Reporters
  • Affiliates
    • Affiliate Support

Wisconsin Radio Network

Wisconsin News and Sports

You are here: Home / Fires/Accidents/Disasters / WIDOT says 61 died in August Wisconsin traffic crashes

WIDOT says 61 died in August Wisconsin traffic crashes

September 3, 2015 By Bob Hague

WRN file photp

WRN file photp

August was the deadliest month on Wisconsin roads so far this year. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said preliminary numbers show 61 people died in traffic crashes last month. That was seven fewer than August 2014 and four fewer than the five-year average for the month. August on average has been the worst month for traffic fatalities over the past five years.

As of August 31, a total of 356 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes in 2015, including 54 motorcycle operators, two motorcycle passengers, 34 pedestrians and nine bicyclists. Traffic deaths through the end of August were 39 more than during the same period in 2014 but two fewer than the five-year average.

The DOT’s Dave Pabst notes many motorcyclists will be on the road for fall rides in coming weeks. Drivers need to share the road and watch for motorcycles, while motorcyclists need to obey traffic laws and never ride while impaired. They should always wear protective gear, including a helmet, something nearly two out of three who died in crashes last year in Wisconsin were not wearing.

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Filed Under: Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News



Featured Stories

Wisconsin veterans cheer passage of PACT Act

Lasry leaves U.S. Senate race and endorses Barnes

Trump will host Waukesha campaign rally for Tim Michels

U.S. House passes Respect for Marriage Act

Former UW Chancellor Blank’s cancer diagnosis means she will not take Northwestern job

TwitterFacebook

Sports Headlines

Giannis breaks franchise scoring record, Bucks beat Nets in OT

Wisconsin’s Davis declares for NBA Draft

Badgers to face Arizona State in Las Vegas Bowl

Williams likely out for the season with broken hand

Packers releasing TE Jace Sternberger

More Sports

Tweets by @WRN

Get our news delivered to your inbox:

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner

Copyright © 2022 · Learfield News & Ag, LLC

 

Loading Comments...