Green Bay Police Reported August Traffic Statistics
The department recorded 586 traffic stops and zero fatal crashes during the month of August 2026.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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The Green Bay Police Department conducted 586 traffic stops and issued 717 citations throughout August 2026. The city saw 224 total crashes during the period, though no fatalities were recorded.
Why it matters
Law enforcement uses these monthly reports to identify high-speed corridors and adjust future task force deployments. Monitoring crash and citation data helps the department prioritize safety enforcement for speed, OWI, and seat belt compliance.
The department performed 586 stops and issued 717 citations in August 2026. Data shows 31 injury-related crashes and 60 hit-and-run incidents, while the city has maintained a streak of zero fatal crashes for the past year.
The players
Green Bay Police Department
The Green Bay Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency responsible for public safety and traffic regulation in Green Bay.
The details
Police utilize a targeted strategy on identified problem areas such as the East Mason Street Bridge, Ashland Avenue, and I-43. Efforts focus on recurring complaints regarding speeding and OWI, alongside ongoing monitoring of intersections for pedestrian safety.
Timeline
August 2026 marked the period for 586 traffic stops and 717 citations.
September 25, 2026 includes scheduled speed, OWI, and seat belt deployments.
September 26, 2026 is set for OWI enforcement.
September 29, 2026 is designated for speed enforcement task forces.
September 30, 2026 will feature OWI and pedestrian safety deployments.
Legal Context
The city's deployment of specialized task forces aligns with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's traffic enforcement protocols. By concentrating on high-speed roadways, the department aims to reduce incident frequency in accordance with established safety standards.
Residents should expect increased presence of traffic task forces on identified routes like East Mason Street and Ashland Avenue throughout late September. These deployments are intended to increase compliance and overall roadway safety for commuters.
The takeaway
Maintaining steady enforcement on identified high-speed roads remains a primary strategy for local authorities to prevent serious injury. Drivers are encouraged to prioritize compliance with posted limits to support the city's current streak of zero fatal crashes.
What happens next
The department has scheduled speed and OWI enforcement task forces for September 25, 26, 29, and 30.
Further reading
For more information on how officials address local safety, visit the Law Enforcement section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WFRV-TV Channel 5.
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