Know Your Statistics: Avoid a Wisconsin Car Crash

Regardless of the numbers, the circumstances that contribute to Wisconsin traffic accident statistics reveal important information about the types of driving events and behaviors to avoid. One of the main purposes the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WDoT) is to track accident statistics from year to year because it helps determine what areas of transportation safety need to be improved upon.

In 2009, WDoT reported 109,991 crashes across the state, with 19,502 occurring in Milwaukee County. Of these accidents, it reported 488 as fatal, 29,907 as serious injury crashes and 79,596 as property damage crashes. Serious injury and fatal crashes often require a Milwaukee traffic accident attorney to help recover compensation for the medical bills and losses that result.

The location and circumstances of these crashes are important statistics to understand. Realizing what areas create more driving hazards and what driving practices cause more accidents can help you remember to drive more defensively in these circumstances.

The most common types of Wisconsin traffic accidents in 2009 were: 

• speed-related crashes (19,420);
• deer crashes (16,338);
• alcohol-related crashes (6,429);
• large truck crashes (5,886);
• pedestrian crashes (1,212);
• construction zone crashes (1,336);
• bicycle crashes (1,033);
• school bus crashes (589); and
• train crashes (41). 

If you look at these statistics, you can see that speeding and wildlife are the 2 major contributing factors to Wisconsin car accidents. While the latter isn't so much in your control, the former is and driving at the posted speed limit can greatly reduce your chances of a serious car accident.

There's more to understand about what the Wisconsin traffic accident statistics can tell you about driving safety. While even safe drivers can be involved in a serious accident, you don't have to handle it alone. 

Contacting a Milwaukee Car Accident Attorney

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