Safe Driving Saves Lives

March 2, 2023

Over the past decade, Nebraska has seen too many fatalities in the workplace in many facets. In Nebraska, transportation (62%) is the #1 cause of workplace fatalities followed by contact with equipment (26%) and falls (13%).

Contact Hayden at hromig@safenebraska.org or call 402.898.7368 to schedule a Free Traffic Safety Presentation for your organization.

October 2024 Pedestrian Safety & More!

October 10, 2024

There are three, crucially important traffic safety observances in the month of October. Pedestrian Safety Month, School Bus Safety Week, and Teen Driving Safety Week. This year, there have already been more pedestrian fatalities in Nebraska than in the entire year of 2023. While motorists can help prevent these deaths by simply slowing down, paying […]

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September 2024 – 100 Deadliest Days End

September 6, 2024

Memorial Day weekend marked the beginning of the 100 Deadliest Days which have now come to a close with Labor Day weekend. In the traffic safety world, this time period is known for a spike in roadway fatalities, particularly among younger drivers. A lot of this is simply due to the increased numbers of younger […]

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August 2024 Back to School

August 27, 2024

A AAA study found that the risk of severe injury for a pedestrian hit by a vehicle is about 25% at 23 mph, and jumps to 50% at 31 mph. A 25% increase in risk from a difference of only 8 mph. As students return to school, school zones and surrounding neighborhoods can expect to […]

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