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DOT reports zero fatalities this quarter; discusses RCUT intersections and safety factors
Summary
Todd Rasmussen presented DOT data on 2025 crash trends and told the commission "we have zero fatalities for this quarter," and highlighted contributing factors, restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) intersections, and legislative/plate changes affecting traffic safety.
Todd Rasmussen of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation reviewed a presentation covering 2025 and later-year accident and fatality data, crash severity, and contributing factors. Rasmussen told the commission, "we have zero fatalities for this quarter," and outlined safety countermeasures including the design known as restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) intersections.
Rasmussen also mentioned new license plates and pending bills that affect the transportation system. The commission heard the data but did not adopt new policy at this meeting; the DOT presentation served as an informational briefing for local partners and first responders.
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