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The number of people killed on Wisconsin roads in May tied for the third lowest total in the month since the advent of the post-World War II highway system almost 70 years ago.

The Department of Transportation came out with its monthly traffic fatality report on Thursday, showing 48 people died on Wisconsin roads in May.

The safest May was in 2013 when 32 people lost their lives in crashes, and the worst May was in 1968 with 123 fatalities.

Through May 31, 164 people have been killed in traffic crashes in Wisconsin, one fewer than in 2013 and 22 below the five-year average.

The 164 fatalities include 18 pedestrians, one bicyclist, 18 motorcycle drivers and two motorcycle passengers.

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