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North Dakota in 1983
Deaths 116Fatal crashes 105Per 100,000 —US deaths 42,589
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 1983.
In 1983, 116 people died in 105 fatal crashes in North Dakota.
The death toll fell 22% from 148 in 1982 to 116 in 1983.
North Dakota accounted for 0.3% of the 42,589 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
48.6% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
36% of the crashes happened between midnight to 6am; Sunday was the most common day.
Compared with 1982 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 1983 | North Dakota 1982 | United States 1983 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 116 | 148 | 42,589 |
| Fatal crashes | 105 | 128 | 37,976 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 49% | 50% | 41% |
Counties in 1983
Every county with a fatal crash in 1983, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 35 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 8 | 9 | 4.5 | 88 |
| Barnes County | 7 | 8 | 74.1 | 21 |
| Burleigh County | 7 | 7 | 6.8 | 60 |
| Benson County | 5 | 7 | 121.6 | 35 |
| Mercer County | 6 | 6 | 71.9 | 14 |
| Ramsey County | 6 | 6 | 52.1 | 14 |
| Ward County | 6 | 6 | 8.8 | 62 |
| Walsh County | 5 | 6 | 58.7 | 23 |
| Williams County | 5 | 5 | 12.3 | 77 |
| Oliver County | 3 | 5 | 265.7 | 6 |
| McLean County | 4 | 4 | 40.6 | 27 |
| Bottineau County | 1–2 | 4 | 62.6 | 15 |
| McKenzie County | 3 | 3 | 20.3 | 79 |
| Morton County | 3 | 3 | 8.8 | 56 |
| Mountrail County | 3 | 3 | 31.7 | 49 |
| Rolette County | 3 | 3 | 25.7 | 48 |
| Stark County | 3 | 3 | 8.9 | 37 |
| Pembina County | 1–2 | 3 | 45.5 | 11 |
| Cavalier County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 5 |
| Dunn County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| Foster County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 1 |
| Grand Forks County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 62 |
| LaMoure County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Richland County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 31 |
| Sioux County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 17 |
| Kidder County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Burke County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Dickey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Emmons County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Grant County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Logan County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| McHenry County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| Renville County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Stutsman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 31 |
| Traill County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 13 |
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 North Dakota in 1983?
116 people in 105 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1983 file.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 1983?
Cass County with 9 deaths in 8 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1983 compare with 1982 in North Dakota?
116 deaths against 148 in 1982 (+-22%). Nationally the 1983 total was 42,589.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1983 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.