March Traffic Fatality Toll

April 15, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of March 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 14 fatal crashes.
¨      Eight of the thirteen vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, two were using a seatbelt, and three had seatbelt usage marked as unknown.
¨      Ten of the fatalities were in rural locations*.
¨      There were four fatalities on the interstate, six on other highways, and six on local roads.
¨      One of the fatalities was a pedestrian.
¨      Two of the fatalities were motorcyclists.

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There were 22 fatalities in March of 2024.
Only 12 of the 42 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 April 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) 479‑4512.