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North Dakota in 2006
Deaths 111Fatal crashes 101Per 100,000 17.1US deaths 42,708
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 2006.
In 2006, 111 people died in 101 fatal crashes in North Dakota, 17.1 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.3 nationally.
The death toll fell 10% from 123 in 2005 to 111 in 2006.
North Dakota accounted for 0.3% of the 42,708 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
45.5% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
37% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2005 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 2006 | North Dakota 2005 | United States 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 111 | 123 | 42,708 |
| Fatal crashes | 101 | 105 | 38,648 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 17.1 | 19.0 | 14.3 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 46% | 48% | 35% |
Counties in 2006
Every county with a fatal crash in 2006, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 40 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks County | 7 | 8 | 10.8 | 62 |
| Barnes County | 5 | 7 | 64.8 | 21 |
| Benson County | 6 | 6 | 104.2 | 35 |
| Cass County | 6 | 6 | 3.0 | 88 |
| Stark County | 6 | 6 | 17.8 | 37 |
| Rolette County | 5 | 6 | 51.3 | 48 |
| McKenzie County | 4 | 6 | 40.6 | 79 |
| Morton County | 5 | 5 | 14.6 | 56 |
| Ward County | 5 | 5 | 7.3 | 62 |
| McLean County | 3 | 5 | 50.8 | 27 |
| Sioux County | 4 | 4 | 107.7 | 17 |
| Burleigh County | 3 | 3 | 2.9 | 60 |
| McHenry County | 3 | 3 | 58.4 | 18 |
| Sargent County | 3 | 3 | 80.9 | 9 |
| LaMoure County | 1–2 | 3 | 74.1 | 9 |
| Dickey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Dunn County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| Mercer County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Mountrail County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 49 |
| Pembina County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 11 |
| Ramsey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Stutsman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 31 |
| Walsh County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 23 |
| Williams County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 77 |
| Bowman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Billings County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Bottineau County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 15 |
| Burke County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| 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 |
| Hettinger County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Logan County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| Ransom County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 12 |
| Richland County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 31 |
| Towner County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| 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 2006?
111 people in 101 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2006 file, or 17.1 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 2006?
Grand Forks County with 8 deaths in 7 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2006 compare with 2005 in North Dakota?
111 deaths against 123 in 2005 (+-10%). Nationally the 2006 total was 42,708.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2006 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.