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North Dakota in 2014
Deaths 135Fatal crashes 121Per 100,000 18.3US deaths 32,744
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 2014.
In 2014, 135 people died in 121 fatal crashes in North Dakota, 18.3 deaths per 100,000 residents against 10.3 nationally.
The death toll fell 9% from 148 in 2013 to 135 in 2014.
North Dakota accounted for 0.4% of the 32,744 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
43% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
39% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2013 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 2014 | North Dakota 2013 | United States 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 135 | 148 | 32,744 |
| Fatal crashes | 121 | 133 | 30,056 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 18.3 | 20.5 | 10.3 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 43% | 50% | 29% |
Counties in 2014
Every county with a fatal crash in 2014, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 35 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKenzie County | 20 | 23 | 155.6 | 79 |
| Williams County | 10 | 12 | 29.4 | 77 |
| Ward County | 8 | 9 | 13.2 | 62 |
| Traill County | 6 | 8 | 100.1 | 13 |
| Stark County | 6 | 7 | 20.7 | 37 |
| Cass County | 6 | 6 | 3.0 | 88 |
| Dunn County | 4 | 6 | 148.8 | 18 |
| Mountrail County | 5 | 5 | 52.8 | 49 |
| Nelson County | 5 | 5 | 166.3 | 7 |
| Benson County | 4 | 4 | 69.5 | 35 |
| Burleigh County | 4 | 4 | 3.9 | 60 |
| McHenry County | 4 | 4 | 77.9 | 18 |
| Barnes County | 3 | 3 | 27.8 | 21 |
| Grand Forks County | 3 | 3 | 4.1 | 62 |
| Rolette County | 3 | 3 | 25.7 | 48 |
| Cavalier County | 1–2 | 3 | 84.1 | 5 |
| Ramsey County | 1–2 | 3 | 26.1 | 14 |
| Richland County | 1–2 | 3 | 18.0 | 31 |
| Burke County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Emmons County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 7 |
| LaMoure County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| McLean County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 27 |
| Morton County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 56 |
| Pembina County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 11 |
| Sargent County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Bottineau County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 15 |
| Eddy County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| Grant County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Kidder County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Oliver County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Pierce County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Ransom County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 12 |
| Slope County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Steele County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Stutsman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 31 |
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 2014?
135 people in 121 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2014 file, or 18.3 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 2014?
McKenzie County with 23 deaths in 20 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2014 compare with 2013 in North Dakota?
135 deaths against 148 in 2013 (+-9%). Nationally the 2014 total was 32,744.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2014 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.