Wisconsin in 1995
Deaths 745Fatal crashes 663Per 100,000 —US deaths 41,817
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 1995.
In 1995, 745 people died in 663 fatal crashes in Wisconsin.
The death toll rose 5% from 712 in 1994 to 745 in 1995.
Wisconsin accounted for 1.8% of the 41,817 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
37.9% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
32% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Friday was the most common day.
Compared with 1994 and the nation
| Measure | Wisconsin 1995 | Wisconsin 1994 | United States 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 745 | 712 | 41,817 |
| Fatal crashes | 663 | 622 | 37,241 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 38% | 39% | 33% |
Counties in 1995
Every county with a fatal crash in 1995, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 71 counties listed.
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Wisconsin in 1995?
745 people in 663 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1995 file.
Which county in Wisconsin had the most crash deaths in 1995?
Milwaukee County with 64 deaths in 59 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1995 compare with 1994 in Wisconsin?
745 deaths against 712 in 1994 (+5%). Nationally the 1995 total was 41,817.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1995 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates (no county estimates before 2000 are used, so no rate is shown for this year). Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.