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North Dakota in 1976
Deaths 182Fatal crashes 151Per 100,000 —US deaths 45,523
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 1976.
In 1976, 182 people died in 151 fatal crashes in North Dakota.
The death toll rose 9% from 167 in 1975 to 182 in 1976.
North Dakota accounted for 0.4% of the 45,523 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
32% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 1975 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 1976 | North Dakota 1975 | United States 1976 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 182 | 167 | 45,523 |
| Fatal crashes | 151 | 137 | 39,747 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 0% | 0% | 20% |
Counties in 1976
Every county with a fatal crash in 1976, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 42 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward County | 14 | 20 | 29.2 | 62 |
| Cass County | 14 | 14 | 7.0 | 88 |
| McLean County | 7 | 10 | 101.6 | 27 |
| Wells County | 5 | 9 | 236.7 | 4 |
| Rolette County | 8 | 8 | 68.4 | 48 |
| Barnes County | 6 | 8 | 74.1 | 21 |
| Burleigh County | 7 | 7 | 6.8 | 60 |
| Grand Forks County | 6 | 7 | 9.5 | 62 |
| Traill County | 6 | 7 | 87.6 | 13 |
| McHenry County | 5 | 7 | 136.3 | 18 |
| Williams County | 4 | 7 | 17.2 | 77 |
| Morton County | 6 | 6 | 17.5 | 56 |
| Pembina County | 5 | 5 | 75.9 | 11 |
| Stutsman County | 5 | 5 | 23.2 | 31 |
| Benson County | 4 | 5 | 86.9 | 35 |
| Mountrail County | 4 | 5 | 52.8 | 49 |
| Bottineau County | 3 | 5 | 78.2 | 15 |
| Richland County | 4 | 4 | 24.0 | 31 |
| Walsh County | 4 | 4 | 39.2 | 23 |
| Dickey County | 3 | 4 | 81.1 | 9 |
| Sargent County | 3 | 3 | 80.9 | 9 |
| Foster County | 1–2 | 3 | 90.3 | 1 |
| Ramsey County | 1–2 | 3 | 26.1 | 14 |
| Hettinger County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Mercer County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Nelson County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Pierce County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Ransom County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 12 |
| Stark County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 37 |
| LaMoure County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Billings County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Bowman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Burke County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Cavalier County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 5 |
| Divide County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Griggs County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Kidder County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Logan County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| Renville County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Sioux County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 17 |
| Steele County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Towner County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
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 North Dakota in 1976?
182 people in 151 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1976 file.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 1976?
Ward County with 20 deaths in 14 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1976 compare with 1975 in North Dakota?
182 deaths against 167 in 1975 (+9%). Nationally the 1976 total was 45,523.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1976 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.