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North Dakota in 1992
Deaths 88Fatal crashes 79Per 100,000 —US deaths 39,250
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 1992.
In 1992, 88 people died in 79 fatal crashes in North Dakota.
The death toll fell 6% from 94 in 1991 to 88 in 1992.
North Dakota accounted for 0.2% of the 39,250 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
36.7% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
33% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 1991 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 1992 | North Dakota 1991 | United States 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 88 | 94 | 39,250 |
| Fatal crashes | 79 | 86 | 34,942 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 37% | 42% | 37% |
Counties in 1992
Every county with a fatal crash in 1992, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 33 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 10 | 11 | 5.5 | 88 |
| Grand Forks County | 6 | 7 | 9.5 | 62 |
| McKenzie County | 6 | 7 | 47.4 | 79 |
| Ward County | 6 | 7 | 10.2 | 62 |
| Morton County | 4 | 5 | 14.6 | 56 |
| Burleigh County | 4 | 4 | 3.9 | 60 |
| Stutsman County | 4 | 4 | 18.6 | 31 |
| Bottineau County | 3 | 3 | 46.9 | 15 |
| Rolette County | 3 | 3 | 25.7 | 48 |
| Walsh County | 3 | 3 | 29.4 | 23 |
| Williams County | 3 | 3 | 7.4 | 77 |
| McHenry County | 1–2 | 3 | 58.4 | 18 |
| Pembina County | 1–2 | 3 | 45.5 | 11 |
| Adams County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| McLean County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 27 |
| Stark County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 37 |
| Dunn County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| Foster County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 1 |
| Barnes County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 21 |
| Benson County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 35 |
| Billings County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Bowman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Burke County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Kidder County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| LaMoure County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Mercer County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Mountrail County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 49 |
| Ramsey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Ransom County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 12 |
| Richland County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 31 |
| Sioux County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 17 |
| Towner County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Wells County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
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 1992?
88 people in 79 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1992 file.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 1992?
Cass County with 11 deaths in 10 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1992 compare with 1991 in North Dakota?
88 deaths against 94 in 1991 (+-6%). Nationally the 1992 total was 39,250.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1992 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.