March Traffic Fatality Toll

 
April 16, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of March 2026, 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.
¨       Four of the thirteen vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, six were using a seatbelt, and three had seatbelt usage marked as unknown.
¨       Twelve of the fatalities were in rural locations*
¨       There were three fatalities on the interstate, nine on other highways, and four on local roads.
¨       One of the fatality crashes involved a train
¨       Two of the fatalities were motorcyclists.
¨       One of the fatalities was a bicyclist.
¨       One of the fatalities was the driver of a farm tractor.

¨       There were 17 fatalities in March of 2025
¨       Only 17 of the 46 vehicle occupants killed during 2026 were using seat belts.
 
*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 15, 2026 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.

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