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North Dakota in 2012
Deaths 170Fatal crashes 147Per 100,000 24.2US deaths 33,782
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 2012.
In 2012, 170 people died in 147 fatal crashes in North Dakota, 24.2 deaths per 100,000 residents against 10.8 nationally.
The death toll rose 15% from 148 in 2011 to 170 in 2012.
North Dakota accounted for 0.5% of the 33,782 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
51.7% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
34% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2011 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 2012 | North Dakota 2011 | United States 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 170 | 148 | 33,782 |
| Fatal crashes | 147 | 130 | 31,006 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 24.2 | 21.6 | 10.8 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 52% | 41% | 31% |
Counties in 2012
Every county with a fatal crash in 2012, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 36 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams County | 24 | 27 | 66.2 | 77 |
| McKenzie County | 18 | 19 | 128.5 | 79 |
| Stutsman County | 6 | 15 | 69.6 | 31 |
| Ward County | 10 | 11 | 16.1 | 62 |
| Cass County | 7 | 7 | 3.5 | 88 |
| Burleigh County | 5 | 7 | 6.8 | 60 |
| Benson County | 6 | 6 | 104.2 | 35 |
| Stark County | 6 | 6 | 17.8 | 37 |
| Mountrail County | 5 | 5 | 52.8 | 49 |
| Grand Forks County | 4 | 5 | 6.8 | 62 |
| Pierce County | 3 | 5 | 129.8 | 9 |
| McLean County | 4 | 4 | 40.6 | 27 |
| Morton County | 4 | 4 | 11.7 | 56 |
| Walsh County | 4 | 4 | 39.2 | 23 |
| Bottineau County | 3 | 4 | 62.6 | 15 |
| Rolette County | 3 | 4 | 34.2 | 48 |
| Barnes County | 3 | 3 | 27.8 | 21 |
| McHenry County | 3 | 3 | 58.4 | 18 |
| Ramsey County | 1–2 | 3 | 26.1 | 14 |
| Cavalier County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 5 |
| Dunn County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| Emmons County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Mercer County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Nelson County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Renville County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Sioux County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 17 |
| Slope County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Traill County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 13 |
| Wells County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Eddy County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| Billings County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Burke County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Kidder County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| McIntosh County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| Ransom County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 12 |
| Towner County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
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 2012?
170 people in 147 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2012 file, or 24.2 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 2012?
Williams County with 27 deaths in 24 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2012 compare with 2011 in North Dakota?
170 deaths against 148 in 2011 (+15%). Nationally the 2012 total was 33,782.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2012 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.