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North Dakota in 2013
Deaths 148Fatal crashes 133Per 100,000 20.5US deaths 32,893
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 2013.
In 2013, 148 people died in 133 fatal crashes in North Dakota, 20.5 deaths per 100,000 residents against 10.4 nationally.
The death toll fell 13% from 170 in 2012 to 148 in 2013.
North Dakota accounted for 0.4% of the 32,893 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
50.4% 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 2012 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 2013 | North Dakota 2012 | United States 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 148 | 170 | 32,893 |
| Fatal crashes | 133 | 147 | 30,202 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 20.5 | 24.2 | 10.4 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 50% | 52% | 30% |
Counties in 2013
Every county with a fatal crash in 2013, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 38 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams County | 21 | 25 | 61.3 | 77 |
| McKenzie County | 21 | 23 | 155.6 | 79 |
| Ward County | 16 | 18 | 26.3 | 62 |
| Mountrail County | 5 | 7 | 73.9 | 49 |
| Stark County | 6 | 6 | 17.8 | 37 |
| Barnes County | 4 | 6 | 55.6 | 21 |
| Grand Forks County | 5 | 5 | 6.8 | 62 |
| Dunn County | 4 | 4 | 99.2 | 18 |
| Rolette County | 4 | 4 | 34.2 | 48 |
| Pembina County | 1–2 | 4 | 60.7 | 11 |
| Burke County | 3 | 3 | 139.3 | 3 |
| Morton County | 3 | 3 | 8.8 | 56 |
| Divide County | 1–2 | 3 | 141.2 | 4 |
| Billings County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Burleigh County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 60 |
| Cass County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 88 |
| Grant County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| LaMoure County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Mercer County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Nelson County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| Ramsey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Ransom County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 12 |
| Richland County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 31 |
| Sioux County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 17 |
| Stutsman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 31 |
| Adams County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Bottineau County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 15 |
| Bowman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Dickey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Golden Valley County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| 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 |
| Pierce County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Slope County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Traill County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 13 |
| Walsh County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 23 |
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 2013?
148 people in 133 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2013 file, or 20.5 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 2013?
Williams County with 25 deaths in 21 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2013 compare with 2012 in North Dakota?
148 deaths against 170 in 2012 (+-13%). Nationally the 2013 total was 32,893.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2013 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.