January traffic fatality toll

(Lincoln, Neb.)-During the month of January 2022, 26 people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

• These 26 fatalities occurred in 23 fatal crashes.
• Eight of the 21 vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, seven were using seatbelts, and six had seatbelt usage marked as unknown.
• Nineteen of the fatalities were in rural locations.
• There were four fatalities on the interstate, thirteen on other highways, and nine on local roads.
• Two of the fatalities were motorcyclists.
• Three of the fatalities were pedestrians.
• There were 24 fatalities in January of 2021.
• Only 7 of the 21 vehicle occupants killed during 2022 were using seatbelts.

 

For the Daily Count, visit this website:

dot.nebraska.gov/media/3341/monthlytoll.pdf