State Patrol reports alarming trend of high speeds on Nebraska roadways

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska State Patrol on Friday reported an alarming trend of high speeds on Nebraska roadways to start 2025.

During the first 100 days of the year, troopers have stopped over 300 drivers for triple-digit speeds, the state patrol said in a press release.

“Last year, the first 100 days of year were the fastest our troopers had seen in at least a decade. This year, speeds have been even higher,” said Colonel John Bolduc. “Excessive speeding creates additional risk for everyone on the road. All drivers should follow posted speed limits to do their part to help all travelers stay safe.”

So far in 2025, troopers have clocked 318 drivers at 100 mph or higher, and 1,469 drivers at 90 mph or higher.

At 100 mph, it takes an average vehicle the distance of two football fields to come to a stop, according to the state patrol.

The high-speed totals in 2025 represent a 52% increase in 100 MPH citations compared to the average of the previous ten years.

“As we leave the winter weather in the rearview, it’s important for everyone to maintain safe roadways across Nebraska,” said Bolduc. “While traffic increases in the spring and summer months, our troopers will continue patrolling to keep Nebraska roads safe for all.”