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Licensed Drivers and Vehicles in Nebraska
FHWA Highway Statistics 2024
- Licensed drivers (2024)
- 1,485,949
- Per 1,000 residents
- 743.3
- Rank 21 among states
- Per 1,000 age 16 and over
- 944.3
- Registered vehicles
- 1,989,172
Licensed drivers by age
Nebraska, 2024
- 19 and under87,629
- 20-24124,439
- 25-29124,041
- 30-34127,273
- 35-39127,506
- 40-44126,085
- 45-49109,888
- 50-54103,445
- 55-59101,335
- 60-64115,686
- 65-69110,052
- 70-7492,560
- 75-7965,881
- 80-8439,028
- 85 and over31,101
Drivers by sex
| Drivers | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 748,454 | 50.4% |
| Female | 737,495 | 49.6% |
Some states also report drivers of unknown sex, so the two groups may not add up to the total.
Registered vehicles by type
Nebraska, 2024
- Automobiles561,111
- Trucks1,368,302
- Motorcycles50,753
- Buses9,006
Includes 40,378 vehicles owned by federal, state and local governments. Trucks include pickups, SUVs and vans that the state registers as light trucks.
Year by year
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| Year | Licensed drivers | Per 1,000 residents | Registered vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,485,949 | 743.3 | 1,989,172 |
| 2023 | 1,455,283 | 735.6 | 1,974,401 |
| 2022 | 1,449,818 | 736.7 | 1,967,125 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many licensed drivers are in Nebraska?
- Nebraska had 1,485,949 licensed drivers in 2024, or 743.3 for every 1,000 residents.
- How many vehicles are registered in Nebraska?
- 1,989,172 motor vehicles were registered in Nebraska in 2024: 561,111 automobiles, 1,368,302 trucks, 50,753 motorcycles and 9,006 buses.
- Where do I renew a driver's license in Nebraska?
- Licenses are issued by the state's motor vehicle agency. Use the official Nebraska state government website (ending in .gov) to renew, replace or update a license. This page shows statewide totals only.
Source: Federal Highway Administration, Highway Statistics (tables DL-1C, DL-22 and MV-1) · 2024 data