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  • DAVID WAHLBERG
  • Apr 17, 2024
  • Apr 17, 2024 Updated Apr 22, 2026

Wisconsin leads the nation in fatal crashes involving wrong-way drivers.

(4) updates to this series since Updated Apr 22, 2026

Wisconsin worst in nation in fatal crashes involving wrong-way drivers

Wisconsin worst in nation in fatal crashes involving wrong-way drivers

Drunken driving and older drivers are key factors. Better signage, redesigned roads and flashing alert systems can help prevent the problem, experts say.

Wisconsin drunken driving laws near bottom among states

Wisconsin drunken driving laws near bottom among states

Wisconsin is the only state where a first offense for drunken driving is a civil infraction, not a crime, and can’t land a person in jail.

How Wisconsin ranks first in deadly, wrong-way crashes

How Wisconsin ranks first in deadly, wrong-way crashes

The data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation. 

Wisconsin coasts while other states speed up efforts to curb wrong-way driving

Wisconsin coasts while other states speed up efforts to curb wrong-way driving

Florida, Arizona and Iowa are among states noted for actions against wrong-way driving. A new handbook offers tips for Wisconsin and other states. 

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Wisconsin Legislature sues Gov. Tony Evers over partial vetoes to literacy program bill

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Evers issued partial vetoes when signing the bill, including striking language that he argued would have provided ongoing per-pupil increases to private choice and independent charter schools.

OUR VIEW: That could have been any one of us in path of wrecking ball on wheels

OUR VIEW: That could have been any one of us in path of wrecking ball on wheels

It’s terrifying to think about: You’re driving down the road, and suddenly another vehicle is speeding right at you in your lane. You might have seconds to swerve, or maybe it’s already too late.

Caledonia man arrested in connection to fatal crash on 4 Mile Road

Caledonia man arrested in connection to fatal crash on 4 Mile Road

A 32-year-old Caledonia man was arrested Saturday morning after the car he was driving allegedly struck a motorcycle, killing its rider.

Suspected drunken driver passed within feet of Harris' Wisconsin motorcade

Suspected drunken driver passed within feet of Harris' Wisconsin motorcade

The man allegedly told deputies that he was headed home after a night out and had no idea that he was driving the wrong way on the freeway.

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