WISCONSIN (FOX 9) - 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.

Fatal Wisconsin ATV and UTV crashes

By the numbers:

Wisconsin officials say the biggest contributing factors to these fatal crashes are not wearing a helmet or using a seat belt.

There have been 25 fatal ATV and UTV crashes in Wisconsin so far this year. Five of them were 18 or younger. In public spaces, riders are required to wear a helmet in Wisconsin if they are under 18. Only one of those five fatal crash victims was wearing a helmet.

In 2024, there were 40 fatalities; of those, 21 involved alcohol, and 85% were not wearing a helmet.

ATVs do not have seat belts, but UTVs do.

Wisconsin DNR

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