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North Dakota in 1987
Deaths 101Fatal crashes 90Per 100,000 —US deaths 46,390
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 1987.
In 1987, 101 people died in 90 fatal crashes in North Dakota.
The death toll was about level between 1986 (100) and 1987 (101).
North Dakota accounted for 0.2% of the 46,390 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
43.3% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
33% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Friday was the most common day.
Compared with 1986 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 1987 | North Dakota 1986 | United States 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 101 | 100 | 46,390 |
| Fatal crashes | 90 | 88 | 41,438 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 43% | 41% | 42% |
Counties in 1987
Every county with a fatal crash in 1987, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks County | 11 | 15 | 20.3 | 62 |
| Burleigh County | 6 | 6 | 5.8 | 60 |
| McKenzie County | 4 | 6 | 40.6 | 79 |
| Cass County | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 88 |
| Ward County | 5 | 5 | 7.3 | 62 |
| Bottineau County | 3 | 5 | 78.2 | 15 |
| Cavalier County | 4 | 4 | 112.1 | 5 |
| Morton County | 4 | 4 | 11.7 | 56 |
| Traill County | 4 | 4 | 50.1 | 13 |
| Williams County | 3 | 4 | 9.8 | 77 |
| Walsh County | 3 | 3 | 29.4 | 23 |
| Barnes County | 1–2 | 3 | 27.8 | 21 |
| Benson County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 35 |
| Dunn County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| Emmons County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Grant County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| McHenry County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| McLean County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 27 |
| Mercer County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Oliver County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Pierce County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Rolette County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 48 |
| Stutsman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 31 |
| Towner County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Wells County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Pembina County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 11 |
| Adams County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Billings County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Bowman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Dickey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Kidder County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| McIntosh County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| Ramsey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Renville County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Richland County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 31 |
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 1987?
101 people in 90 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1987 file.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 1987?
Grand Forks County with 15 deaths in 11 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1987 compare with 1986 in North Dakota?
101 deaths against 100 in 1986 (+1%). Nationally the 1987 total was 46,390.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1987 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.