Minnesota in 2018
Deaths 381Fatal crashes 349Per 100,000 6.8US deaths 36,835
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 2018.
In 2018, 381 people died in 349 fatal crashes in Minnesota, 6.8 deaths per 100,000 residents against 11.3 nationally.
The death toll rose 6% from 358 in 2017 to 381 in 2018.
Minnesota accounted for 1% of the 36,835 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
32.1% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
By FHWA road function class, the largest share was on minor arterial roads (35%).
33% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2017 and the nation
| Measure | Minnesota 2018 | Minnesota 2017 | United States 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 381 | 358 | 36,835 |
| Fatal crashes | 349 | 341 | 33,919 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 6.8 | 6.4 | 11.3 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 32% | 30% | 26% |
Counties in 2018
Every county with a fatal crash in 2018, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 68 counties listed.
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Minnesota in 2018?
381 people in 349 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2018 file, or 6.8 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Minnesota had the most crash deaths in 2018?
Hennepin County with 57 deaths in 52 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2018 compare with 2017 in Minnesota?
381 deaths against 358 in 2017 (+6%). Nationally the 2018 total was 36,835.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2018 national file (accident table, vehicle and person tables); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.