ATV and UTVs have become more popular over the years as more roadways become legal to drive on. However, to enjoy this recreational activity, you also need to be safe. So far this year, there have been 11 fatalities due to ATV/UTV crashes. Last year at this time there were only 6.

WI DNR Recreation Warden Nick Webster says while there can be a wide array of causes, one of the top leading causes is alcohol consumption.

 “We’re seeing a lot of fatalities occurring on the roadways due to some form of illegal operation,” Webster says. “It’s split in half between the roads and the public trails where most are happening.”

He added that they don’t see too many accidents between an ATV or UTV and motor vehicle. However when they do, he says it is generally the ATV or UTV operator that is at fault. Along with alcohol consumption, one of  the other biggest factors year to year is excessive speed and careless operation.

ATV and UTVs have become more popular over the years as more roadways become legal to drive on. However, to enjoy this recreational activity, you also need to be safe. So far this year, there have been 11 fatalities due to ATV/UTV crashes. Last year at this time there were only 6.
WI DNR Recreation Warden Nick Webster says while there can be a wide array of causes, one of the top leading causes is alcohol consumption.
 “We’re seeing a lot of fatalities occurring on the roadways due to some form of illegal operation,” Webster says. “It’s split in half between the roads and the public trails where most are happening.”
He added that they don’t see too many accidents between an ATV or UTV and motor vehicle. However when they do, he says it is generally the ATV or UTV operator that is at fault. Along with alcohol consumption, one of  the other biggest factors year to year is excessive speed and careless operation.

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