Minnesota in 2008
Deaths 455Fatal crashes 420Per 100,000 8.7US deaths 37,423
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 2008.
In 2008, 455 people died in 420 fatal crashes in Minnesota, 8.7 deaths per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
The death toll fell 11% from 510 in 2007 to 455 in 2008.
Minnesota accounted for 1.2% of the 37,423 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
35.2% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
33% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Friday was the most common day.
Compared with 2007 and the nation
| Measure | Minnesota 2008 | Minnesota 2007 | United States 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 455 | 510 | 37,423 |
| Fatal crashes | 420 | 463 | 34,172 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 8.7 | 9.8 | 12.3 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 35% | 38% | 33% |
Counties in 2008
Every county with a fatal crash in 2008, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 78 counties listed.
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Minnesota in 2008?
455 people in 420 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2008 file, or 8.7 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Minnesota had the most crash deaths in 2008?
Hennepin County with 53 deaths in 49 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2008 compare with 2007 in Minnesota?
455 deaths against 510 in 2007 (+-11%). Nationally the 2008 total was 37,423.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2008 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.