Nebraska’s a terrific place to take a drive, for sure, but there’s always the risk of an accident. Most Nebraska drivers are careful, but there are some counties that just seem to have a higher concentration of crashes. According to the Nebraska Department of Roads’ 2014 statewide accident report, these 10 counties had the highest rates of any type of traffic accidents, including those which resulted in fatalities, injuries, and property damage only.

10. Sarpy County
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12.51 accidents per 1,000 residents in 2014.
9. Dodge County
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16.62 accidents per 1,000 residents.
8. Madison County
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18.55 accidents per 1,000 residents.
7. Scotts Bluff County
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18.88 accidents per 1,000 residents.
6. Hall County
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18.92 accidents per 1,000 residents.

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5. Platte County
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19.20 accidents per 1,000 residents.
4. Douglas County
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20.11 accidents per 1,000 residents.
3. Lancaster County
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20.53 accidents per 1,000 residents.
2. Buffalo County
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20.54 accidents per 1,000 residents.
1. Lincoln County
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24.46 accidents per 1,000 residents.

Were you surprised by any of these figures? Where have you seen the absolute worst driving in Nebraska? Sound off in the comments.

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