OMAHA- A decrease in miles driven in Nebraska should have led to a decrease in traffic deaths. However, fatalities stayed around the same as the previous five years average. Experts are discussing the theory that while many people stayed close to home, those who were trying to loophole restrictions traveled more extensively on the roads.

“There are people getting messages about COVID-19 safety precautions who don’t like to be controlled. Even with less miles being driven, the riskier drivers are still out there," said Bill Kovarik.

Nebraska has recorded 224 traffic fatalities, which is a decline of less than 5% from the average of 234 from 2015-2019. There was a 68% increase in tickets given to motorists exceeding 100 mph. Motorcycle accidents resulting in death have also increased by 37.5%.

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