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1993

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Montana in 1993

Deaths 195Fatal crashes 167Per 100,000 —US deaths 40,150

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 1993.

In 1993, 195 people died in 167 fatal crashes in Montana.

The death toll was about level between 1992 (192) and 1993 (195).

Montana accounted for 0.5% of the 40,150 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.

54.5% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.

32% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.

Compared with 1992 and the nation

MeasureMontana 1993Montana 1992United States 1993
Deaths19519240,150
Fatal crashes16717235,780
Deaths per 100,000 residents———
Crashes with a drinking driver54%53%35%

Counties in 1993

Every county with a fatal crash in 1993, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 48 counties listed.

CountyFatal crashesDeathsPer 100,000Deaths 2015–2024
Flathead County121311.4178
Yellowstone County11127.0203
Lewis and Clark County101114.677
Cascade County81113.0103
Glacier County81181.555
Roosevelt County91098.140
Big Horn County81078.1130
Missoula County897.3165
Lincoln County7940.648
Lake County7823.990
Silver Bow County7719.436
Hill County6743.624
Rosebud County5785.447
Beaverhead County6660.033
Gallatin County564.7108
Mineral County56115.525
Jefferson County4430.152
Stillwater County3442.329
Blaine County1–2457.916
Carbon County3326.142
Fergus County1–2325.322
Madison County1–2330.829
Powell County1–21–2—31
Sweet Grass County1–21–2—14
Toole County1–21–2—5
Judith Basin County1–21–2—16
Sanders County1–21–2—43
Broadwater County1–21–2—21
Carter County1–21–2—6
Chouteau County1–21–2—28
Custer County1–21–2—13
Dawson County1–21–2—16
Deer Lodge County1–21–2—21
Fallon County1–21–2—0
Granite County1–21–2—22
Liberty County1–21–2—2
Meagher County1–21–2—8
Musselshell County1–21–2—17
Park County1–21–2—48
Phillips County1–21–2—16
Pondera County1–21–2—16
Powder River County1–21–2—9
Ravalli County1–21–2—46
Richland County1–21–2—12
Sheridan County1–21–2—6
Teton County1–21–2—11
Valley County1–21–2—22
Wibaux County1–21–2—1

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

12am3.6%
1am6.6%
2am9.6%
3am1.8%
4am4.2%
5am3%
6am1.2%
7am1.8%
8am4.2%
9am1.8%
10am3.6%
11am1.2%
12pm2.4%
1pm6.6%
2pm4.2%
3pm5.4%
4pm3.6%
5pm3%
6pm6%
7pm5.4%
8pm4.8%
9pm6%
10pm6%
11pm4.2%

Weekday

Sunday16%
Monday9%
Tuesday10%
Wednesday9%
Thursday14%
Friday20%
Saturday23%

Questions and answers

How many people died in crashes in Montana in 1993?

195 people in 167 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1993 file.

Which county in Montana had the most crash deaths in 1993?

Flathead County with 13 deaths in 12 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.

How did 1993 compare with 1992 in Montana?

195 deaths against 192 in 1992 (+2%). Nationally the 1993 total was 40,150.

Provenance

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1993 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates (no county estimates before 2000 are used, so no rate is shown for this year). Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.