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North Dakota in 2001
Deaths 105Fatal crashes 96Per 100,000 16.4US deaths 42,196
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 2001.
In 2001, 105 people died in 96 fatal crashes in North Dakota, 16.4 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.8 nationally.
The death toll rose 22% from 86 in 2000 to 105 in 2001.
North Dakota accounted for 0.2% of the 42,196 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
52.1% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
29% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2000 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 2001 | North Dakota 2000 | United States 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 105 | 86 | 42,196 |
| Fatal crashes | 96 | 80 | 37,862 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 16.4 | 13.4 | 14.8 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 52% | 53% | 35% |
Counties in 2001
Every county with a fatal crash in 2001, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 36 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks County | 9 | 10 | 13.6 | 62 |
| Ward County | 9 | 9 | 13.2 | 62 |
| Rolette County | 6 | 7 | 59.9 | 48 |
| Mountrail County | 5 | 7 | 73.9 | 49 |
| Sioux County | 6 | 6 | 161.6 | 17 |
| Richland County | 5 | 5 | 30.0 | 31 |
| McKenzie County | 4 | 4 | 27.1 | 79 |
| Barnes County | 3 | 4 | 37.0 | 21 |
| Cass County | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 88 |
| McLean County | 3 | 3 | 30.5 | 27 |
| Morton County | 3 | 3 | 8.8 | 56 |
| Pembina County | 3 | 3 | 45.5 | 11 |
| Ramsey County | 3 | 3 | 26.1 | 14 |
| Stutsman County | 3 | 3 | 13.9 | 31 |
| Walsh County | 3 | 3 | 29.4 | 23 |
| Williams County | 3 | 3 | 7.4 | 77 |
| Nelson County | 1–2 | 3 | 99.8 | 7 |
| Ransom County | 1–2 | 3 | 53.7 | 12 |
| Hettinger County | 1–2 | 3 | 124.0 | 3 |
| Bottineau County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 15 |
| Burleigh County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 60 |
| Dunn County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| Adams County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Billings County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Cavalier County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 5 |
| Emmons County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Foster County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 1 |
| Golden Valley County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Grant County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Griggs County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| McHenry County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| Mercer County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Pierce County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Sargent County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Steele County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Towner County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
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 2001?
105 people in 96 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2001 file, or 16.4 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 2001?
Grand Forks County with 10 deaths in 9 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2001 compare with 2000 in North Dakota?
105 deaths against 86 in 2000 (+22%). Nationally the 2001 total was 42,196.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2001 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.