Wisconsin DNR Reports 19 ATV, UTV Deaths in 2025, Urges Safety Compliance

As summer activities ramp up in Wisconsin and beyond, safety remains a paramount concern across various outdoor pursuits. Wisconsin camps like Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya prioritize regular safety drills for storms, intruders, and emergencies, drawing lessons from past events such as a damaging 2019 microburst. Meanwhile, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urges ATV and UTV riders to prioritize sober driving, helmet and seatbelt use, and adherence to vehicle width regulations to reduce fatalities, which have reached 19 so far in 2025. In Kansas, motorists are cautioned to exercise patience and caution around slow-moving farm equipment during the wheat harvest to ensure safety on rural roads. Additionally, Catskills Hatzalah continues its safety campaign emphasizing helmet use for riders of bikes, scooters, and electric devices amid busier roads. Together, these efforts reflect a broad commitment to safety education and preparedness during the busy summer season.