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North Dakota in 2019
Deaths 100Fatal crashes 91Per 100,000 13.1US deaths 36,355
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 2019.
In 2019, 100 people died in 91 fatal crashes in North Dakota, 13.1 deaths per 100,000 residents against 11.1 nationally.
The death toll fell 5% from 105 in 2018 to 100 in 2019.
North Dakota accounted for 0.3% of the 36,355 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
40.7% 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 (31%).
37% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Monday was the most common day.
Compared with 2018 and the nation
| Measure | North Dakota 2019 | North Dakota 2018 | United States 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 100 | 105 | 36,355 |
| Fatal crashes | 91 | 95 | 33,487 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 13.1 | 13.8 | 11.1 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 41% | 34% | 26% |
Counties in 2019
Every county with a fatal crash in 2019, 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 | 10 | 11 | 74.4 | 79 |
| Cass County | 7 | 9 | 4.5 | 88 |
| Williams County | 6 | 6 | 14.7 | 77 |
| Grand Forks County | 5 | 6 | 8.1 | 62 |
| Ward County | 4 | 6 | 8.8 | 62 |
| Burleigh County | 5 | 5 | 4.8 | 60 |
| Stutsman County | 5 | 5 | 23.2 | 31 |
| Sioux County | 4 | 5 | 134.7 | 17 |
| Morton County | 4 | 4 | 11.7 | 56 |
| Benson County | 3 | 3 | 52.1 | 35 |
| Mountrail County | 3 | 3 | 31.7 | 49 |
| Ramsey County | 3 | 3 | 26.1 | 14 |
| Traill County | 3 | 3 | 37.6 | 13 |
| Oliver County | 1–2 | 3 | 159.4 | 6 |
| Barnes County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 21 |
| McLean County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 27 |
| Richland County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 31 |
| Sargent County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Stark County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 37 |
| Walsh County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 23 |
| Hettinger County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 3 |
| Billings County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Bottineau County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 15 |
| Dickey County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Dunn County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| Golden Valley County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Kidder County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| McHenry County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| McIntosh County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| Mercer County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Pembina County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 11 |
| Ransom County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 12 |
| Rolette County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 48 |
| Sheridan County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| 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 2019?
100 people in 91 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2019 file, or 13.1 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in North Dakota had the most crash deaths in 2019?
McKenzie County with 11 deaths in 10 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2019 compare with 2018 in North Dakota?
100 deaths against 105 in 2018 (+-5%). Nationally the 2019 total was 36,355.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2019 national file (accident table, vehicle and person tables); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.