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Home » Press Releases » Dept. of Natural Resources: Rollovers, lack of safety gear & proper training contribute to fatal ATV/UTV crashes
MADISON, Wis. – With 25 lives lost in ATV/UTV crashes so far in 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning riders that vehicle rollovers and lack of basic safety gear and training are common factors in these often-preventable tragedies. Over half of all crashes this year have been rollovers, and tragically, almost none of the victims wore a helmet and/or seatbel...