TRAFFIC CRASHES |
Indicator 46 |
Highway safety requires every driver and passenger to act in a safe and responsible manner. This includes operating at posted speed limits, wearing safety belts, avoiding being distracted while driving and not operating under the influence of any legal or illegal substances. Nationally, over 90% of traffic crashes involved driver error. Fatalities and injuries from these crashes impact the victims, families and employers. Prevention is key to drivers not making dangerous and irresponsible decisions.
Speed and alcohol continue to be the two main contributing factors to motor vehicle crashes.
Wisconsin has seen an 89% seat belt use rate, which still is behind the U.S.average of 90%. In 2016, 41% of drivers/passengers killed in Wisconsin traffic crashes were not wearing seatbelts. Crashes are the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 4 and 8. Age appropriate booster seats protect children from injury better than seatbelts do. Statistics show parents who use child restraint systems are more apt to use seatbelts.
County: Marathon Impaired Driving Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities
County: Marathon Impaired Driving Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities
5
Fatalities
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Reportable Motor Vehicle Crashes
County: Marathon Reportable Motor Vehicle Crashes
2,849
Number of crashes
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(3,217)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Motor Vehicle Crash Injuries
704
Number of injuries
Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities
8
Number of fatalities
Motor Vehicle Crashes with Bicyclists
25
Number of crashes
Motor Vehicle Crashes with Deer
357
Number of crashes
Motor Vehicle Crashes with Pedestrians
18
Number of crashes
Period of Measurement: 2017