JULY 18, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — High speeds are on the rise across Nebraska roadways. The Nebraska State Patrol is urging motorists to slow down to keep all travelers safe.
In June, Nebraska State Troopers issued over 100 citations for speeding at 100 miles per hour or more. That marks the fourth straight month of triple-digit citations for triple-digit speeds.
“The excessively high speeds we’re seeing on Nebraska roadways increase the risk of crashes for everyone on the road,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Our Troopers continue working hard to address the issue, but the easiest solution is for all motorists to drive responsibly.”
In the last ten years, the monthly average of citations for 100+ MPH speeds has more than doubled, from an average of 45 per month in 2015 to 98 per month in 2024.
|
Year |
Monthly Average |
|
2015 |
45 |
|
2016 |
55 |
|
2017 |
60 |
|
2018 |
57 |
|
2019 |
50 |
|
2020 |
90 |
|
2021 |
73 |
|
2022 |
78 |
|
2023 |
91 |
|
2024 YTD |
98 |
“Every time you get behind the wheel, drive with others in mind,” said Colonel John Bolduc. “Slow down and keep your fellow travelers safe.”
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cites speeding as one of the major factors in fatality crashes across the country. Speeding was a contributing factor in 29 percent of traffic fatalities in 2022.
