September Traffic Fatality Toll

Oct. 19, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of September 2026, thirteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

-These 13 fatalities occurred in 11 fatal crashes
-Three of the nine vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, five were using a seatbelt, and one had seatbelt usage marked as unknown
-Ten of the fatalities were in rural locations*
-There were two fatalities on the interstate, five on other highways, and six on local roads
-One of the fatalities was a motorcyclist
-Two of the fatalities were pedestrians
-One of the fatalities was driving all-terrain vehicle. (ATV)
-One of the fatal crashes collided with a train resulting in two fatalities
-One of the fatalities was a bicyclist
 
There were 24 fatalities in September of 2025
 
Only 49 of the 124 vehicle occupants killed during 2026 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. 18, 2026 from the Traffic Engineering Division at the Nebraska Department of Transportation. For additional information, contact NDOT Communications and Public Policy Division at 402-430-9768.