July Traffic Fatality Toll

August 15, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of July 2025, 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.
*Five of the eleven vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, two were using a seatbelt, and four had seatbelt usage marked as unknown.
*Eight of the fatalities were in rural locations.
*There were two fatalities on the interstate, six on other highways, and eight on local roads.
*Three of the fatalities were pedestrians.
*Two of the fatalities were motorcyclists.
*Two of the fatalities were driving all-terrain vehicles (ATV).

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There were 24 fatalities in July of 2024.

Only 35 of the 94 vehicle occupants killed during 2025 were using seatbelts.

This report includes information available through August 14, 2025 from the Highway Safety Section, Traffic Engineering Division, Nebraska Department of Transportation. For additional information, contact NDOT Communications and Public Policy Division at (402) 479‑4316.