Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
NEBRASKA —During the month of February 2025, seventeen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
- These 17 fatalities occurred in 16 fatal crashes.
- Eight of the fourteen vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, three were using a seatbelt, and three had seatbelt usage marked as unknown.
- Twelve of the fatalities were in rural locations*.
- There were two fatalities on the interstate, seven on other highways, and eight on local roads.
- Three of the fatalities were pedestrians.
- There were 14 fatalities in February of 2024.
- Only 4 of the 29 vehicle occupants killed during 2025 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 March 18, 2025 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.
