Lincoln — During the month of March, ten people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
- These 10 fatalities occurred in 9 fatal crashes.
- Three of the seven vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, one was using seatbelt, and three had seatbelt usage marked as unknown.
- *Six of the fatalities were in rural locations.
- There were zero fatalities on the interstate, eight on other highways, and two on local roads.
- One of the fatalities was a pedestrian.
- Two of the fatalities were motorcyclists.
-There were 10 fatalities in March of 2020.
-Only 10 of the 40 vehicle occupants killed during 2021 were using seatbelts
This report includes information available through April 15, 2021 from the Highway Safety Section, Traffic Engineering Division, Nebraska Department of Transportation.