When was it published?

July 3, 1948 in The Omaha Guide

Domestic News July 3, 1948

The Omaha Guide

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Accident, Economic, Transportation

Q: What keywords are associated?

Traffic Accidents, Economic Loss, Douglas County, Nebraska, Safety Council, Fatalities, Injuries

Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska

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What is this article about?

Douglas County, Nebraska, reported $107,340 economic loss from traffic accidents in March 1948, down from $138,160 in 1947, with 1 fatality and 81 injuries versus 1 fatality and 82 injuries previously. Statewide loss decreased 30% to $653,260. Estimated 94 traffic deaths projected for Nebraska summer.

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TRAFFIC NEWS.

Douglas County suffered an economic loss of $107,340 during March 1948 according to figures released today by the Nebr. State Safety Council.

For the same period in 1947 the county's loss was $138,160. This represents a 81 per cent decrease (increase over this year's cost.

Included in the 1948 sum was the following analysis as provided by the Accident Records Bureau of the Department of Roads and Irrigation: 1 fatality, 81 personal injuries. This is compared to the 1947 which showed 1 fatality, 82 personal injuries, and 13816 property damage accidents.

The economic loss for the state during March 1948 was $653,260 or a 30 per cent decrease over the same period in 1947. The state is also realizing a 30 per cent decrease in loss for the year to date.

"With an estimate 94 persons destined to date to die in Neb. due to traffic accidents during the summer vacations, as announced last week by the council."

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Economic Transportation

What keywords are associated?

Traffic Accidents Economic Loss Douglas County Nebraska Safety Council Fatalities Injuries

Where did it happen?

Douglas County, Nebraska

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Douglas County, Nebraska

Event Date

March 1948

Outcome

1 fatality, 81 personal injuries; economic loss $107,340 (1948) vs. 1 fatality, 82 personal injuries, $138,160 (1947); statewide $653,260 loss, 30% decrease

Event Details

Douglas County economic loss from traffic accidents in March 1948 was $107,340 per Nebr. State Safety Council, down from $138,160 in 1947. Analysis: 1 fatality, 81 injuries (1948) vs. 1 fatality, 82 injuries, 13816 property damage accidents (1947). State loss $653,260, 30% decrease; 30% yearly decrease. Estimated 94 traffic deaths in Neb. summer vacations.