By the Numbers

37,313

People killed in vehicle crashes in the U.S. in 2008, 3,998 fewer than in 2007

1.27

The fatality rate (per 100 million vehicle miles traveled) in 2008, the lowest in the U.S. since 1961

14

Percent of all highway fatalities that occurred on motorcycles in 2008

11

Straight years motorcycle deaths have increased

52,000

Bicyclists injured on highways in 2008, up 21 percent from 2007 as more Americans biked to work

4

Number of softball teams in the Packerland Conference ranked among the state’s top 15 teams in their division at the end of the 2009 season (Algoma [3] and Sevastopol [6] in Division 4, Southern Door [1] and Oconto [15] in Division 2)

7

Number of Packerland Conference softball players named 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Team or Honorable Mention All-state in 2009

Sources:  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association