NDOT
LINCOLN — During the month of March, 19 people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
• These 19 fatalities occurred in 18 fatal crashes.
• Eight of the fourteen vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, one was using a seatbelt, and
five had seatbelt usage marked as unknown.
• Nine of the fatalities were in rural locations*.
• There were zero fatalities on the interstate, twelve on other highways, and seven on local roads.
• Icy roads were a contributing factor in one of the fatality crashes.
• Two of the fatalities were motorcyclists
• Three of the fatalities were pedestrians.
• There were 29 fatalities in March 2022.
• Only four of the 37 vehicle occupants killed during 2023 were using seatbelts.
* The Federal Highway Administration definition for urban is an area with a population of 5,000 or more.
This report includes information available through April 13, 2023 from the Highway Safety Section, Traffic Engineering Division, Nebraska Department of Transportation. For additional information, contact NDOT Communication and Public Policy Division at (402) 479-4512.