For most of us, driving a car is probably the most dangerous thing we will ever do.  Carelessness, complacency, distraction by technology, and reckless driving are all factors that make driving a dangerous and sometimes deadly activity.  In 2015, nearly 34,000 crashes happened in the state of Nebraska alone.  And 218 of those crashes were fatal.

According to the Nebraska Department of Roads, 63.6% of crashes in 2015 happened on local roads and streets.  Interstate crashes accounted for only 6.6% of car crashes on Nebraska roads.  However, interstate crashes had a higher fatality rate.  Crashes on interstate and other state highways tend to occur at higher speeds, causing them to have increased severity.