Dept. of Natural Resources: No helmets, no seatbelts top factors in fatal ATV/UTV crashes so far in 2026

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) statistics show the lack of wearing helmets and using seatbelts are the primary causes of the 29 fatal ATV/UTV incidents so far in 2026. Wisconsin leads the nation in fatal ATV/UTV incidents. A third major factor in fatal crashes is the lack of completing a safety education course. "This is a troubling trend," said Lt. Jacob...