In 2020, there were a total of 29,418 car crashes in Nebraska
causing 233 deaths and 14,100 injuries. The fatality rate was 1.2
persons killed per 100 million miles traveled which is slightly up
from the 2019 rate of 1.16. However, the long-term trend in fatality
rates is significantly down plateauing around 2010.
Most accidents happened on dry, local roadways, however, fatal
crashes happened more often on state highways. Unfortunately, 63.5%
of fatal injuries were in those who did not use seat belts.