Nebraska 511: Road Conditions & Traffic
Nebraska has 0 active road incidents and 3 weather alerts. Updated every 15 minutes.
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Active Incidents
0
Critical
3
Weather Alerts
Trucking Industry — Nebraska
28,777
Active Carriers
130,394
Registered Drivers
442,023
Power Units
1,918
HazMat Carriers
Source: FMCSA Company Census. View national statistics →
Fatal Crash Statistics — Nebraska (2023)
206
Fatal Crashes
227
Total Fatalities
50
Truck-Involved Fatal
60
Truck Crash Fatalities
55
Alcohol-Involved Fatal
Source: NHTSA FARS 2023. View national statistics →
Highway Infrastructure — Nebraska (2024)
21,900
Vehicle Miles Traveled (M)
95,295
Highway Miles
483
Interstate Miles
Source: FHWA Highway Statistics 2024. View national statistics →
Frequently Asked Questions: Nebraska Road Conditions
How do I check Nebraska road conditions?
You can check real-time Nebraska road conditions using Trucker Route's live map which displays active incidents, closures, and construction updated every 15 minutes. You can also call 511 from any phone in Nebraska to reach the Nebraska Department of Transportation's automated road condition hotline.
What is the 511 number for Nebraska?
Dial 5-1-1 from any phone in Nebraska for automated road condition reports, highway closures, and traffic updates from the Nebraska Department of Transportation. The service is free and available 24/7. You can also visit Nebraska's 511 page on Trucker Route for real-time data.
Are there any road closures in Nebraska today?
There are currently no active road closures reported for Nebraska. Conditions are updated every 15 minutes from official DOT sources.
What weather alerts are active in Nebraska?
There are currently 3 active NWS weather alerts affecting Nebraska, including Fire Weather Watch. Weather alerts are sourced directly from the National Weather Service and updated in real-time.
Weather Alerts (3)
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 14 at 10:16PM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Pine Ridge/Nebraska National Forest; Box Butte/South Sioux/Niobrara River; Lower North Platte River Basin/Scottsbluff National Monument; Lodgepole Creek/Southern Nebraska Panhandle; Laramie Foothills
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 15 at 11:44AM CDT until April 17 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR; Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest; Niobrara Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie National Forest; Loup Rivers Basin; Frenchman Basin; Loess Pl
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 15 at 10:19AM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Pine Ridge/Nebraska National Forest; Box Butte/South Sioux/Niobrara River; Lower North Platte River Basin/Scottsbluff National Monument; Lodgepole Creek/Southern Nebraska Panhandle; Laramie Foothills
FEMA Disaster Declarations — Nebraska (1)
MORRILL-COTTONWOOD FIRE
Fire · Declared 3/13/2026
No active incidents reported for Nebraska.
Last updated: Apr 15, 2026, 6:06 PM ET
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