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MUSKEGO, Milwaukee County, Wis., Oct. 13, 2026 — One person was hurt Monday morning, October 12, when an ATV rolled over in the 100 block of South Crowbar Drive in Muskego, according to a public safety report. The person was taken to a hospital for treatment, the report said.
Crews were dispatched to the scene around 8:56 a.m. for a report of an ATV rollover, according to the report. Responders requested assistance from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which handles off-road vehicle crash investigations, the report said.
Details on how the rollover happened have not been released. The extent of the injuries has not been confirmed.
The DNR is expected to investigate further, though no additional information was available as of this writing.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
ATV Rollovers and the Rollover Risk in Passenger Vehicles
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 20 percent of passenger-car occupant fatalities occurred in vehicles that rolled over in 2023. That figure applies to cars and trucks, but it points to a wider pattern that also holds for ATVs: when a vehicle rolls, the odds of a serious or fatal injury climb sharply compared with other crash types.
ATVs carry a particular rollover risk because of their high center of gravity and narrow wheelbase. Riders can be thrown from the vehicle or pinned beneath it, and many ATV crashes happen off paved roads where emergency response can take longer to arrive.
Investigators looking at ATV rollovers typically examine terrain, speed, rider experience and whether a helmet was worn. Wisconsin, like many states, routes these investigations through its Department of Natural Resources, since ATVs are classified as off-road recreational vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are rollovers more common on certain types of terrain?
Yes. Uneven ground, steep slopes and loose surfaces raise rollover risk for ATVs and other high-clearance vehicles. Flat, paved roads see fewer rollover crashes by comparison.
What injuries are common in rollover crashes?
Head, neck and spinal injuries are common, along with broken bones and internal injuries, especially when a rider is thrown or pinned under the vehicle.
What causes a vehicle to roll over?
Rollovers often result from sharp turns at speed, sudden braking, or losing control on uneven terrain. A high center of gravity makes a vehicle more prone to tipping.
Why are rollover crashes considered especially serious?
When a vehicle rolls, occupants can be thrown against the roof or ejected entirely, which raises the chance of severe injury compared with many other crash types.
What to Do After an ATV Rollover in Muskego, WI
If you witness or are involved in an ATV rollover, call 911 right away and avoid moving an injured rider unless there is immediate danger. Spinal and head injuries are common in these crashes, so letting trained responders handle extraction is safer.
Anyone involved should get a medical evaluation even if injuries seem minor at first, since some symptoms take hours to appear. In Wisconsin, ATV crashes typically require a report to the Department of Natural Resources, so make sure to keep contact information for witnesses and take photos of the scene if it's safe to do so.
