Deaths, injuries related to ATV/UTV operation nearing record levels ANNIE PULLEY Dec 8, 2024 Dec 8, 2024 Updated Aug 21, 2025 1 of 2 A utility terrain vehicle, left, and an all-terrain vehicle, center, are shown in traffic on a public street. Wisconsin Department of Transportation The intersection of Cornfield Road and Highway 136 west of Baraboo is part of nearly 1,900 miles of ATV/UTV routes throughout Sauk County. JOHN GITTINGS, NEWS REPUBLIC Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ANNIE PULLEY RACINE — Fatalities and injuries associated with UTV and ATV crashes are nearing record levels this year in Wisconsin.kAm%96 :?4C62D6D 4@>6 2D =@42=:E:6D 24C@DD E96 DE2E6 4@?E:?F6 @A6?:?8 C@25H2JD E@ &%' 2?5 p%' @A6C2E:@? :? C6DA@?D6 E@ 4@?DF>6C 56>2?5]k^AmkAmu2E2=:E:6D :? a_ac[ :?4=F5:?8 49:=5C6? 2?5 25F=ED[ ?F>36C65 bg 2D @7 E96 =2E6DE FA52E6 7C@> E96 DE2E6 s6A2CE>6?E @7 }2EFC2= #6D@FC46D]k^AmkAm“(6’C6 @? 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