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North Dakota in 2010
Deaths 105Fatal crashes 92Per 100,000 15.6US deaths 32,999
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 2010.
In 2010, 105 people died in 92 fatal crashes in North Dakota, 15.6 deaths per 100,000 residents against 10.7 nationally.
The death toll fell 25% from 140 in 2009 to 105 in 2010.
North Dakota accounted for 0.3% of the 32,999 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
45.7% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
29% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2009 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 2010 | North Dakota 2009 | United States 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 105 | 140 | 32,999 |
| Fatal crashes | 92 | 116 | 30,296 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 15.6 | 21.1 | 10.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 46% | 41% | 32% |
Counties in 2010
Every county with a fatal crash in 2010, 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 | 10 | 12 | 6.0 | 88 |
| Benson County | 8 | 8 | 139.0 | 35 |
| McKenzie County | 7 | 8 | 54.1 | 79 |
| Grand Forks County | 6 | 8 | 10.8 | 62 |
| Burleigh County | 5 | 7 | 6.8 | 60 |
| Mountrail County | 4 | 5 | 52.8 | 49 |
| Dunn County | 3 | 5 | 124.0 | 18 |
| Stutsman County | 3 | 5 | 23.2 | 31 |
| Richland County | 4 | 4 | 24.0 | 31 |
| Stark County | 4 | 4 | 11.8 | 37 |
| Rolette County | 3 | 3 | 25.7 | 48 |
| Ward County | 3 | 3 | 4.4 | 62 |
| Williams County | 3 | 3 | 7.4 | 77 |
| Adams County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Bowman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Burke County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Mercer County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Morton County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 56 |
| Pierce County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Ramsey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Walsh County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 23 |
| Foster County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 1 |
| Barnes County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 21 |
| 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 |
| Sargent County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Sioux County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 17 |
| Slope County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Steele County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Towner County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Traill County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 13 |
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 2010?
105 people in 92 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2010 file, or 15.6 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 2010?
Cass County with 12 deaths in 10 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2010 compare with 2009 in North Dakota?
105 deaths against 140 in 2009 (+-25%). Nationally the 2010 total was 32,999.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2010 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.