18 people killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roads in August

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - During the month of August 2023, 18 people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

• These 18 fatalities occurred in 16 fatal crashes.
• Four of the 16 vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, five were using a seatbelt, and seven had seatbelt usage marked as unknown.
• 16 of the fatalities were in rural locations*.
• There were zero fatalities on the interstate, twelve on other highways, and six on local roads.
• One of the fatalities was a bicyclist.
• One of the fatalities was a motorcyclist.

• There were 22 fatalities in August of 2022.
• Only 22 of the 112 vehicle occupants killed during 2023 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 Sept. 18, 2023, from the Highway Safety Section, Traffic Engineering Division, Nebraska Department of Transportation.

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