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North Dakota in 2002
Deaths 97Fatal crashes 84Per 100,000 15.2US deaths 43,005
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 2002.
In 2002, 97 people died in 84 fatal crashes in North Dakota, 15.2 deaths per 100,000 residents against 15.0 nationally.
The death toll fell 8% from 105 in 2001 to 97 in 2002.
North Dakota accounted for 0.2% of the 43,005 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
48.8% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
27% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Friday was the most common day.
Compared with 2001 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 2002 | North Dakota 2001 | United States 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 97 | 105 | 43,005 |
| Fatal crashes | 84 | 96 | 38,491 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 15.2 | 16.4 | 15.0 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 49% | 52% | 36% |
Counties in 2002
Every county with a fatal crash in 2002, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward County | 7 | 7 | 10.2 | 62 |
| Grand Forks County | 6 | 6 | 8.1 | 62 |
| Cass County | 4 | 6 | 3.0 | 88 |
| Richland County | 4 | 6 | 36.0 | 31 |
| Benson County | 5 | 5 | 86.9 | 35 |
| Sioux County | 4 | 5 | 134.7 | 17 |
| Traill County | 4 | 5 | 62.6 | 13 |
| Bottineau County | 3 | 5 | 78.2 | 15 |
| Ramsey County | 3 | 4 | 34.8 | 14 |
| Walsh County | 3 | 4 | 39.2 | 23 |
| Burleigh County | 3 | 3 | 2.9 | 60 |
| Cavalier County | 3 | 3 | 84.1 | 5 |
| Griggs County | 3 | 3 | 134.7 | 3 |
| McKenzie County | 3 | 3 | 20.3 | 79 |
| Stark County | 3 | 3 | 8.9 | 37 |
| Williams County | 3 | 3 | 7.4 | 77 |
| Rolette County | 1–2 | 3 | 25.7 | 48 |
| LaMoure County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Mountrail County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 49 |
| Barnes County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 21 |
| Wells County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Burke County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Divide County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Dunn County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| Emmons County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Grant County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Hettinger County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Kidder County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| McHenry County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| McLean County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 27 |
| Pembina County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 11 |
| Pierce County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Sargent County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Steele County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Stutsman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 31 |
| 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 2002?
97 people in 84 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2002 file, or 15.2 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 2002?
Ward County with 7 deaths in 7 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2002 compare with 2001 in North Dakota?
97 deaths against 105 in 2001 (+-8%). Nationally the 2002 total was 43,005.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2002 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.