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North Dakota in 2011
Deaths 148Fatal crashes 130Per 100,000 21.6US deaths 32,479
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 2011.
In 2011, 148 people died in 130 fatal crashes in North Dakota, 21.6 deaths per 100,000 residents against 10.4 nationally.
The death toll rose 41% from 105 in 2010 to 148 in 2011.
North Dakota accounted for 0.5% of the 32,479 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
40.8% 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 2010 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 2011 | North Dakota 2010 | United States 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 148 | 105 | 32,479 |
| Fatal crashes | 130 | 92 | 29,867 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 21.6 | 15.6 | 10.4 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 41% | 46% | 31% |
Counties in 2011
Every county with a fatal crash in 2011, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 39 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKenzie County | 13 | 16 | 108.2 | 79 |
| Ward County | 13 | 13 | 19.0 | 62 |
| Cass County | 10 | 10 | 5.0 | 88 |
| Williams County | 10 | 10 | 24.5 | 77 |
| Mountrail County | 7 | 8 | 84.4 | 49 |
| Rolette County | 6 | 8 | 68.4 | 48 |
| Morton County | 5 | 8 | 23.4 | 56 |
| Dunn County | 5 | 7 | 173.7 | 18 |
| Benson County | 6 | 6 | 104.2 | 35 |
| McHenry County | 3 | 6 | 116.8 | 18 |
| Richland County | 5 | 5 | 30.0 | 31 |
| Stutsman County | 5 | 5 | 23.2 | 31 |
| Bottineau County | 4 | 5 | 78.2 | 15 |
| Kidder County | 3 | 3 | 126.5 | 9 |
| Pembina County | 3 | 3 | 45.5 | 11 |
| Wells County | 1–2 | 3 | 78.9 | 4 |
| Burleigh County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 60 |
| Divide County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Grand Forks County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 62 |
| Ramsey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Renville County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Sioux County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 17 |
| Steele County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Walsh County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 23 |
| Griggs County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Barnes County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 21 |
| Billings County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Eddy County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| Emmons County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Foster County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 1 |
| Grant County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Hettinger County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Logan County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| Mercer County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Nelson County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Oliver County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Slope County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Stark County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 37 |
| 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.
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in North Dakota in 2011?
148 people in 130 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2011 file, or 21.6 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 2011?
McKenzie County with 16 deaths in 13 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2011 compare with 2010 in North Dakota?
148 deaths against 105 in 2010 (+41%). Nationally the 2011 total was 32,479.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2011 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.