Apr 16, 2026

NDOT Releases March Traffic Fatality Toll

Posted Apr 16, 2026 8:32 PM

By Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

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LINCOLN, Neb. — During the month of March 2026, sixteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

- These 16 fatalities occurred in 15 fatal crashes.

- Four of the 13 vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, six were using a seatbelt and three had seatbelt usage marked as unknown.

- 12 of the fatalities were in rural locations*

- There were three fatalities on the interstate, nine on other highways and four on local roads.

- One of the fatality crashes involved a train

- Two of the fatalities were motorcyclists.

- One of the fatalities was a bicyclist.

- One of the fatalities was the driver of a farm tractor.

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courtesy NDOT
courtesy NDOT