If you were injured in an auto accident or your vehicle sustained damage, you may be filing a claim. After a car collision, you must obtain a copy of your Nebraska accident report as soon as possible, for insurance purposes. At AccidentReports.com, we offer a fast and simple way to get your copy as soon as it’s available.
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225Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Traffic deaths in Nebraska, 2025 (early estimate)
-10.4%Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Change in Nebraska traffic deaths from 2024 (251 deaths)
1.02Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in Nebraska, 2025 (early estimate; 1.15 in 2024)
223Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, Nebraska, 2024
2025 figures are NHTSA's early estimate (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026) and will be revised when the 2025 Annual Report File is released in early 2027. Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published.
Nebraska quick facts
Nebraska quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 225, a change of -10.4% from 251 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 1.02 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 1.15 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 223 fatal crashes and 251 deaths in Nebraska.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 31, 2024, on US-30, Merrick County.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
Nebraska compared with the United States
The bars compare Nebraska's traffic fatality rate and death count with the national figures, using the same NHTSA table for every row. The 2025 figures are early estimates.
At AccidentReports.com, you can search our collision report information center now to locate a copy of your traffic report as soon as it’s available. Obtaining a copy of your crash report has never been easier. Start your search now by filling out the form on this page and submitting your accident information for assistance.
At AccidentReports.com, we know how difficult life can be following a serious accident, which is why we have created this online collision report information center. If you can’t wait for your report to arrive in the mail and you’re unable to pick up your report in person, we can help. Now, you can take advantage of our crash report support center and obtain a copy of your traffic report as soon as possible. Start your search now by filling out the form on this page and submitting your accident information.
Private citizens in Arizona are not required to file a crash report, however, a police officer that responds to the scene of an auto accident is required to fill one out if:
The accident resulted in death
The accident resulted in injuries
Vehicle damage or property damage exceeded $1,000
If a citation was issued
You must remain at the scene of the accident until law enforcement arrives. After you’ve spoken to the responding police officer, you will be cleared to leave. During this time, the police officer will ask you a series of questions regarding the events that led up to the accident and will obtain your personal information. All of this information will be documented in the accident report.
If you were involved in an auto accident and it meets the conditions mentioned above, a police officer must fill out an accident report. In most cases, they will be required to complete the form within twenty-four hours.
The crash report will contain the following information regarding traffic collisions:
Date and time of the accident
Location of the accident
Property damage descriptions
Identifying information regarding all of the parties involved including witnesses, such as:
Proof of insurance
Vehicle ownership and registration
Phone number, address, and full names of all parties involved
The form will also include a narrative description concerning the facts surrounding the accident, as well as a simple diagram of the accident scene, the police officer’s name, identification number, and police agency.
Nebraska Fatal Car Crashes on Record
These are fatal crashes in Nebraska recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 223 fatal crashes and 251 deaths in Nebraska that year; the table lists the 25 most recent, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
You can get a copy of your Nebraska police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Nebraska Department of Transportation or your local police department.The Nebraska Department of Transportation offers two ways to obtain copies of injury accident reports.
How to Get an Accident Report Online in Nebraska
Visit the Nebraska Department of Transportation website and fill out the online crash report request form. You must include your full name, contact information including email address and physical mailing address, the traffic report number, date, time, and location of the accident, and your driver’s license number.
How to Get an Accident Report By Mail in Nebraska
You can request a copy of your driver’s motor vehicle crash report by sending a written request to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.Mail your request, along with the required payment to:Highway Safety, Nebraska Department of TransportationP.O. Box 94759Lincoln, NE68509-4759
How to Get an Accident Report In Person in Nebraska
If you want to obtain a paper copy in person, you can visit your local law enforcement agency and fill out a Records Request Form.
A Nebraska accident report is $13 per copy.
You can anticipate waiting ten business days before your report arrives via mail. Online, traffic report requests are processed in the order they’re received.
The opinion of the reporting law enforcement officer concerning which driver they believe was negligent
The names and contact information for all parties involved
The time and date of the collision
Accident location
License plate numbers and vehicle identification number
Diagram of the automobile accident scene
Insurance policy coverage information
Driver’s license numbers
Any citations issued or arrests made (no seatbelt, speeding, reckless driving, DWI, DUI, etc.)
Description of personal injuries sustained in the accident
Description of vehicle damage/damaged property
Accident type (pedestrian, motorcycle crash, semi-truck, scooter, Uber, bicyclist, etc.)
A collision report contains information that you can use in an accident claim to prove liability in an auto accident, such as the opinion of the law enforcement officer regarding who they believe was at fault for the collision, any citations issued, descriptions of any injuries you sustained, and a description of vehicle/property damage. An accident attorney will use this information to strengthen your claim when negotiating with an insurance company.
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