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North Dakota in 1986
Deaths 100Fatal crashes 88Per 100,000 —US deaths 46,087
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 1986.
In 1986, 100 people died in 88 fatal crashes in North Dakota.
The death toll rose 11% from 90 in 1985 to 100 in 1986.
North Dakota accounted for 0.2% of the 46,087 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
40.9% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
32% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 1985 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 1986 | North Dakota 1985 | United States 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 100 | 90 | 46,087 |
| Fatal crashes | 88 | 77 | 41,090 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 41% | 56% | 43% |
Counties in 1986
Every county with a fatal crash in 1986, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 31 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward County | 10 | 14 | 20.5 | 62 |
| Grand Forks County | 7 | 8 | 10.8 | 62 |
| McLean County | 6 | 8 | 81.3 | 27 |
| Burleigh County | 6 | 7 | 6.8 | 60 |
| Cass County | 6 | 6 | 3.0 | 88 |
| Morton County | 4 | 4 | 11.7 | 56 |
| Williams County | 4 | 4 | 9.8 | 77 |
| Barnes County | 3 | 4 | 37.0 | 21 |
| Traill County | 3 | 4 | 50.1 | 13 |
| Wells County | 3 | 4 | 105.2 | 4 |
| Bottineau County | 3 | 3 | 46.9 | 15 |
| Dunn County | 3 | 3 | 74.4 | 18 |
| Pembina County | 3 | 3 | 45.5 | 11 |
| Richland County | 3 | 3 | 18.0 | 31 |
| Sioux County | 3 | 3 | 80.8 | 17 |
| Walsh County | 3 | 3 | 29.4 | 23 |
| Benson County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 35 |
| Rolette County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 48 |
| Stark County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 37 |
| Emmons County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Bowman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Burke County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Dickey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Hettinger County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| LaMoure County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| McIntosh County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| McKenzie County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 79 |
| Oliver County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Pierce County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Ransom County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 12 |
| Sargent County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
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 1986?
100 people in 88 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1986 file.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 1986?
Ward County with 14 deaths in 10 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1986 compare with 1985 in North Dakota?
100 deaths against 90 in 1985 (+11%). Nationally the 1986 total was 46,087.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1986 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.