Nebraska January Traffic Fatality Toll

Feb. 15, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of January 2024, eighteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.  

¨      These 18 fatalities occurred in 17 fatal crashes.

¨      Eight of the fourteen vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, two were using a seatbelt, and
four had seatbelt usage marked as unknown.

¨      Eleven of the fatalities were in rural locations*.

¨      There were two fatalities on the interstate, six on other highways, and ten on local roads.

¨      One of the fatalities was driving an ATV.

¨      Four of the fatalities were pedestrians.

¨      Icy roads were a contributing factor in two of the fatality crashes. 

There were 9 fatalities in January of 2023.

Only 2 of the 14 vehicle occupants killed during 2024 were using seatbelts.

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