Nebraska State Patrol at an accident scene, Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
NEBRASKA — — During the month of October 2025, seventeen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
- These 17 fatalities occurred in 15 fatal crashes.
- Five of the twelve vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, two were using a seatbelt, and five had seatbelt usage marked as unknown.
- Thirteen of the fatalities were in rural locations*.
- There were two fatalities on the interstate, eight on other highways, and seven on local roads.
- Two of the fatalities were pedestrians.
- Two of the fatalities were motorcyclists.
- One of the fatalities was riding an electric tricycle.
- There were 25 fatalities in October of 2024.
- Only 47 of the 143 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 Oct. 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.
