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North Dakota in 2004
Deaths 100Fatal crashes 95Per 100,000 15.5US deaths 42,836
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 2004.
In 2004, 100 people died in 95 fatal crashes in North Dakota, 15.5 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.6 nationally.
The death toll fell 5% from 105 in 2003 to 100 in 2004.
North Dakota accounted for 0.2% of the 42,836 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
40% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
35% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Friday was the most common day.
Compared with 2003 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 2004 | North Dakota 2003 | United States 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 100 | 105 | 42,836 |
| Fatal crashes | 95 | 95 | 38,444 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 15.5 | 16.4 | 14.6 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 40% | 51% | 34% |
Counties in 2004
Every county with a fatal crash in 2004, 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 | 10 | 12 | 16.3 | 62 |
| Wells County | 6 | 7 | 184.1 | 4 |
| Ward County | 6 | 6 | 8.8 | 62 |
| Cass County | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 88 |
| Mountrail County | 5 | 5 | 52.8 | 49 |
| Walsh County | 4 | 4 | 39.2 | 23 |
| Morton County | 3 | 4 | 11.7 | 56 |
| Williams County | 3 | 4 | 9.8 | 77 |
| Benson County | 3 | 3 | 52.1 | 35 |
| Burleigh County | 3 | 3 | 2.9 | 60 |
| Dunn County | 3 | 3 | 74.4 | 18 |
| McLean County | 3 | 3 | 30.5 | 27 |
| Nelson County | 3 | 3 | 99.8 | 7 |
| Richland County | 3 | 3 | 18.0 | 31 |
| Rolette County | 3 | 3 | 25.7 | 48 |
| Stark County | 3 | 3 | 8.9 | 37 |
| Adams County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| McKenzie County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 79 |
| Mercer County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Ramsey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Sioux County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 17 |
| Steele County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Traill County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 13 |
| Barnes County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 21 |
| Billings County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Bottineau County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 15 |
| Bowman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Cavalier County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 5 |
| Emmons County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Griggs County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Kidder County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| LaMoure County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| McIntosh County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| Pembina County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 11 |
| Ransom County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 12 |
| Sargent County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| 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.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in North Dakota in 2004?
100 people in 95 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2004 file, or 15.5 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 2004?
Grand Forks County with 12 deaths in 10 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2004 compare with 2003 in North Dakota?
100 deaths against 105 in 2003 (+-5%). Nationally the 2004 total was 42,836.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2004 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.