Nebraska Traffic Deaths Higher Than in Previous Years

Lincoln, NE (June 16, 2022) — During the month of May 2022, eighteen people were killed in traffic

crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

¨       The 18 fatalities occurred in 17 fatal crashes.

¨       Six of the twelve vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, three were using seatbelts, and
three had seatbelt usage marked as unknown.

¨       Twelve of the fatalities were in rural locations*.

¨       There were zero fatalities on the interstate, sixteen on other highways, and two on local roads.

¨       Three of the fatalities were pedestrians.

¨       Three of the fatalities were motorcyclists.

For the Daily Count, visit this website:

https://dot.nebraska.gov/media/3340/tollcompare.pdf

          COMPARISON WITH PREVIOUS YEARS

• There were 15 fatalities in May of 2021.
• Only 26 of the 84 vehicle occupants killed during 2022 were using seatbelts.

* The Federal Highway Administration definition for urban is an area with a population of 5,000 or more.