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North Dakota in 2005
Deaths 123Fatal crashes 105Per 100,000 19.0US deaths 43,510
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 2005.
In 2005, 123 people died in 105 fatal crashes in North Dakota, 19.0 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.7 nationally.
The death toll rose 23% from 100 in 2004 to 123 in 2005.
North Dakota accounted for 0.3% of the 43,510 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
47.6% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
28% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Thursday was the most common day.
Compared with 2004 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 2005 | North Dakota 2004 | United States 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 123 | 100 | 43,510 |
| Fatal crashes | 105 | 95 | 39,252 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 19.0 | 15.5 | 14.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 48% | 40% | 35% |
Counties in 2005
Every county with a fatal crash in 2005, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 34 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 14 | 14 | 7.0 | 88 |
| Rolette County | 7 | 8 | 68.4 | 48 |
| Ward County | 6 | 6 | 8.8 | 62 |
| Morton County | 4 | 6 | 17.5 | 56 |
| Billings County | 3 | 6 | 564.4 | 6 |
| Benson County | 5 | 5 | 86.9 | 35 |
| Burleigh County | 5 | 5 | 4.8 | 60 |
| Grand Forks County | 5 | 5 | 6.8 | 62 |
| Stutsman County | 5 | 5 | 23.2 | 31 |
| Walsh County | 5 | 5 | 49.0 | 23 |
| Emmons County | 1–2 | 5 | 155.8 | 7 |
| Pembina County | 4 | 4 | 60.7 | 11 |
| Sioux County | 4 | 4 | 107.7 | 17 |
| Stark County | 4 | 4 | 11.8 | 37 |
| McKenzie County | 3 | 4 | 27.1 | 79 |
| Sargent County | 3 | 4 | 107.8 | 9 |
| Steele County | 1–2 | 4 | 226.4 | 3 |
| McHenry County | 3 | 3 | 58.4 | 18 |
| Bottineau County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 15 |
| Bowman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| McLean County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 27 |
| Pierce County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Ramsey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Williams County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 77 |
| Barnes County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 21 |
| Grant County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Mountrail County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 49 |
| Nelson County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Griggs County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Mercer County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Ransom County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 12 |
| Sheridan County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Traill County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 13 |
| 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.
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in North Dakota in 2005?
123 people in 105 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2005 file, or 19.0 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 2005?
Cass County with 14 deaths in 14 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2005 compare with 2004 in North Dakota?
123 deaths against 100 in 2004 (+23%). Nationally the 2005 total was 43,510.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2005 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.