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Crash trends show mixed signals; local enforcement and outreach continue

Dunn County Highway Safety Committee · April 14, 2026
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Summary

DOT liaison reported statewide fatality declines versus multi-year averages, while Dunn County and regional agencies reported an uptick in county crashes this quarter (70 crashes, 13 injuries) but no recent fatalities; agencies highlighted OWI task-force activity, railroad training and posted-road enforcement.

The committee heard a series of crash and enforcement reports that showed differing trends at the state and local levels.

The DOT law enforcement liaison presented statewide numbers noting 545 recorded fatalities in 2025 (later updated to 544) compared with a five-year average cited on slides; the liaison said that overall the state is "trending in the right direction" on fatalities but that some crash…

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