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North Dakota in 2008
Deaths 104Fatal crashes 97Per 100,000 15.8US deaths 37,423
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 2008.
In 2008, 104 people died in 97 fatal crashes in North Dakota, 15.8 deaths per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
The death toll fell 6% from 111 in 2007 to 104 in 2008.
North Dakota accounted for 0.3% of the 37,423 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
48.5% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
30% of the crashes happened between midnight to 6am; Friday was the most common day.
Compared with 2007 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 2008 | North Dakota 2007 | United States 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 104 | 111 | 37,423 |
| Fatal crashes | 97 | 95 | 34,172 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 15.8 | 17.0 | 12.3 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 48% | 58% | 33% |
Counties in 2008
Every county with a fatal crash in 2008, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 41 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward County | 8 | 8 | 11.7 | 62 |
| Richland County | 7 | 7 | 42.0 | 31 |
| McKenzie County | 5 | 7 | 47.4 | 79 |
| Mountrail County | 6 | 6 | 63.3 | 49 |
| Burleigh County | 5 | 5 | 4.8 | 60 |
| Cass County | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 88 |
| Grand Forks County | 5 | 5 | 6.8 | 62 |
| Rolette County | 4 | 4 | 34.2 | 48 |
| Walsh County | 4 | 4 | 39.2 | 23 |
| Stark County | 3 | 4 | 11.8 | 37 |
| Barnes County | 3 | 3 | 27.8 | 21 |
| McLean County | 3 | 3 | 30.5 | 27 |
| Mercer County | 3 | 3 | 35.9 | 14 |
| Morton County | 3 | 3 | 8.8 | 56 |
| Benson County | 1–2 | 3 | 52.1 | 35 |
| Dunn County | 1–2 | 3 | 74.4 | 18 |
| Bottineau County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 15 |
| Emmons County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Sioux County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 17 |
| Traill County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 13 |
| Oliver County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Steele County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Adams County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Billings County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Bowman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Burke County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Cavalier County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 5 |
| Divide County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Eddy County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| Foster County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 1 |
| Kidder County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| McHenry County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| Pembina County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 11 |
| Pierce County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Ramsey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Renville County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Sargent County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Stutsman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 31 |
| Towner County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Wells County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Williams County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 77 |
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
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in North Dakota in 2008?
104 people in 97 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2008 file, or 15.8 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 2008?
Ward County with 8 deaths in 8 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2008 compare with 2007 in North Dakota?
104 deaths against 111 in 2007 (+-6%). Nationally the 2008 total was 37,423.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2008 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.