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North Dakota in 1995
Deaths 74Fatal crashes 65Per 100,000 —US deaths 41,817
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 1995.
In 1995, 74 people died in 65 fatal crashes in North Dakota.
The death toll fell 16% from 88 in 1994 to 74 in 1995.
North Dakota accounted for 0.2% of the 41,817 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
53.8% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
31% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Sunday was the most common day.
Compared with 1994 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 1995 | North Dakota 1994 | United States 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 74 | 88 | 41,817 |
| Fatal crashes | 65 | 76 | 37,241 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 54% | 41% | 33% |
Counties in 1995
Every county with a fatal crash in 1995, 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 | 7 | 8 | 4.0 | 88 |
| Benson County | 3 | 6 | 104.2 | 35 |
| Walsh County | 3 | 4 | 39.2 | 23 |
| Ward County | 3 | 4 | 5.8 | 62 |
| Divide County | 3 | 3 | 141.2 | 4 |
| Grand Forks County | 3 | 3 | 4.1 | 62 |
| McLean County | 3 | 3 | 30.5 | 27 |
| Morton County | 3 | 3 | 8.8 | 56 |
| Nelson County | 3 | 3 | 99.8 | 7 |
| Richland County | 3 | 3 | 18.0 | 31 |
| Stark County | 3 | 3 | 8.9 | 37 |
| Eddy County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| Emmons County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Foster County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 1 |
| Rolette County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 48 |
| Sioux County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 17 |
| Traill County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 13 |
| Bottineau County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 15 |
| Griggs County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Pierce County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Barnes County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 21 |
| Burke County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Burleigh County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 60 |
| Dickey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Grant County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| McHenry County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| McKenzie County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 79 |
| Mercer County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Ramsey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Ransom County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 12 |
| Sargent County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Towner County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Williams County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 77 |
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 1995?
74 people in 65 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1995 file.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 1995?
Cass County with 8 deaths in 7 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1995 compare with 1994 in North Dakota?
74 deaths against 88 in 1994 (+-16%). Nationally the 1995 total was 41,817.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1995 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.