(KLZA)--In Nebraska in 2023 there were more than 569 people killed in speeding related crashes and 11,775 nationally. In 2023, 88% of all speeding-related traffic fatalities on American roads occurred on non-interstate roadways. Speeding continues to be a major factor in injury and fatal crashes.

Richardson County Sheriff's Deputies and the Falls City Police Department will be joining over 10,000 Law Enforcement agencies from across the country to achieve their goal of reducing speeding related injury/fatal accidents by participating in the SPEEDING CATCHES UP WITH YOU mobilization a speeding prevention enforcement - July 14-31, 2025.

Deputies and officers will be working overtime in a high visibility mobilization. Overtime grant is provided by the Nebraska Dept of Transportation - Highway Safety Office.