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North Dakota in 2000
Deaths 86Fatal crashes 80Per 100,000 13.4US deaths 41,945
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 2000.
In 2000, 86 people died in 80 fatal crashes in North Dakota, 13.4 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.9 nationally.
The death toll fell 28% from 119 in 1999 to 86 in 2000.
North Dakota accounted for 0.2% of the 41,945 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
52.5% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
40% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 1999 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 2000 | North Dakota 1999 | United States 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 86 | 119 | 41,945 |
| Fatal crashes | 80 | 92 | 37,526 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 13.4 | — | 14.9 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 53% | 51% | 35% |
Counties in 2000
Every county with a fatal crash in 2000, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 38 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks County | 7 | 10 | 13.6 | 62 |
| Burleigh County | 5 | 6 | 5.8 | 60 |
| Morton County | 5 | 5 | 14.6 | 56 |
| Richland County | 4 | 4 | 24.0 | 31 |
| Sioux County | 4 | 4 | 107.7 | 17 |
| Stutsman County | 4 | 4 | 18.6 | 31 |
| Traill County | 4 | 4 | 50.1 | 13 |
| Ward County | 4 | 4 | 5.8 | 62 |
| Cass County | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 88 |
| Dunn County | 3 | 3 | 74.4 | 18 |
| Stark County | 1–2 | 3 | 8.9 | 37 |
| Benson County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 35 |
| Bottineau County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 15 |
| Foster County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 1 |
| McHenry County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| Mountrail County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 49 |
| Ramsey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Rolette County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 48 |
| Williams County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 77 |
| Sargent County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Barnes County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 21 |
| Bowman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Dickey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Emmons County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Golden Valley County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Grant County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Kidder County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| LaMoure County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Logan County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| McKenzie County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 79 |
| McLean County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 27 |
| Nelson County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Pembina County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 11 |
| Pierce County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Ransom County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 12 |
| Towner County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Walsh County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 23 |
| 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.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in North Dakota in 2000?
86 people in 80 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2000 file, or 13.4 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 2000?
Grand Forks County with 10 deaths in 7 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2000 compare with 1999 in North Dakota?
86 deaths against 119 in 1999 (+-28%). Nationally the 2000 total was 41,945.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2000 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.