NHTSA Traffic-Related Fatality Statistics: 2026 1st Quarter Review

Originally livestreamed on April 9, 2026, Nick Breul gives a complete breakdown of all the fatal law enforcement traffic related deaths in 2026 and reviews the comparative statistics between 2024 and 2025 numbers. Nick Breul, OSW Project Manager at NLEOMF, also shares information and trends gleaned from studying open-source news reports of vehicle related law enforcement injuries and vehicle related incidents. Guest presenter Kelly Couch, a retired detective and vehicle skills trainer from the San Francisco Bay area, will discuss the importance of training and practicing clearing intersections when responding to priority assignments. He will also offer information on vehicle sirens and their capabilities as part of a comprehensive vehicle skills training package.Other Content:View all of our Officer Safety and Wellness resourcesTraffic Fatalities ForumTraffic Fatalities Forum OverviewSPEAKERS:Nick Breul, Senior Program Manager, OSW, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial FundKelly Couch, Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor, Retired Detectivehttps://nleomf.org/museum/precinct-444/