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

EDITOR'S NOTE: The number of incidents where a seatbelt was worn was inaccurately stated. Since the original release, two more fatalities have occurred. For the most up-to-date information on ATV/UTV fatalities in Wisconsin, check the 2025 incident report. MADISON, Wis. – As residents and summer visitors alike enjoy Wisconsin’s trails and backroads, state officials remind utility te...