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Improving Safety on Milwaukee County Roadways

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Combatting Reckless Driving in Milwaukee County

Reckless driving has reached crisis levels in Milwaukee County. Since 2014, fatal crashes have increased at a higher rate than a majority of the country. Overall, fatal and serious injury crashes increased 42% in 2020-2022 compared to 2010-2012.

A chart showing the Change in Fatal Crash Rate, comparing Milwaukee County to the United States from 2000 to 2020. The chart shows fatal crashes in Milwaukee County rising significantly from 2014 to 2020.

A new approach to transportation safety that addresses the root causes of reckless driving is key to achieving Milwaukee County's vision to be the healthiest in Wisconsin by achieving racial equity.

Road Safety Initiatives

To help protect our most vulnerable roadway users, Milwaukee County has launched several initiatives to improve safety on our roads:

  • The Motor Vehicle Collision Dashboard (MVC)
  • The Complete Communities Transportation Planning Project
  • A commitment to Vision Zero, an ambitious goal of zero fatalities and serious injuries on all roadways in Milwaukee County by 2037.

Motor Vehicle Collision Dashboard

Complete Communities Transportation Planning Project

Vision Zero