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North Dakota in 2018
Deaths 105Fatal crashes 95Per 100,000 13.8US deaths 36,835
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 2018.
In 2018, 105 people died in 95 fatal crashes in North Dakota, 13.8 deaths per 100,000 residents against 11.3 nationally.
The death toll fell 9% from 116 in 2017 to 105 in 2018.
North Dakota accounted for 0.3% of the 36,835 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
33.7% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
By FHWA road function class, the largest share was on other principal arterial roads (43%).
34% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Wednesday was the most common day.
Compared with 2017 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 2018 | North Dakota 2017 | United States 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 105 | 116 | 36,835 |
| Fatal crashes | 95 | 106 | 33,919 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 13.8 | 15.3 | 11.3 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 34% | 46% | 26% |
Counties in 2018
Every county with a fatal crash in 2018, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 28 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks County | 12 | 14 | 19.0 | 62 |
| Cass County | 10 | 10 | 5.0 | 88 |
| Williams County | 9 | 10 | 24.5 | 77 |
| Mountrail County | 6 | 7 | 73.9 | 49 |
| Ward County | 6 | 7 | 10.2 | 62 |
| McKenzie County | 5 | 7 | 47.4 | 79 |
| Richland County | 5 | 7 | 42.0 | 31 |
| Benson County | 4 | 4 | 69.5 | 35 |
| Dunn County | 3 | 3 | 74.4 | 18 |
| Emmons County | 3 | 3 | 93.5 | 7 |
| Pembina County | 3 | 3 | 45.5 | 11 |
| Ramsey County | 3 | 3 | 26.1 | 14 |
| Stark County | 3 | 3 | 8.9 | 37 |
| Barnes County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 21 |
| Bottineau County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 15 |
| Burleigh County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 60 |
| LaMoure County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| McHenry County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| McLean County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 27 |
| Morton County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 56 |
| Stutsman County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 31 |
| Billings County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Dickey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Divide County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Eddy County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| Renville County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| 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 2018?
105 people in 95 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2018 file, or 13.8 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 2018?
Grand Forks County with 14 deaths in 12 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2018 compare with 2017 in North Dakota?
105 deaths against 116 in 2017 (+-9%). Nationally the 2018 total was 36,835.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2018 national file (accident table, vehicle and person tables); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.