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South Dakota in 1994
Deaths 154Fatal crashes 141Per 100,000 —US deaths 40,716
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 1994.
In 1994, 154 people died in 141 fatal crashes in South Dakota.
The death toll rose 10% from 140 in 1993 to 154 in 1994.
South Dakota accounted for 0.4% of the 40,716 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
39.7% 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; Friday was the most common day.
Compared with 1993 and the nation
| Measure | South Dakota 1994 | South Dakota 1993 | United States 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 154 | 140 | 40,716 |
| Fatal crashes | 141 | 118 | 36,254 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 40% | 35% | 33% |
Counties in 1994
Every county with a fatal crash in 1994, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 50 counties listed.
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 South Dakota in 1994?
154 people in 141 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1994 file.
Which county in South Dakota had the most crash deaths in 1994?
Pennington County with 12 deaths in 12 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1994 compare with 1993 in South Dakota?
154 deaths against 140 in 1993 (+10%). Nationally the 1994 total was 40,716.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1994 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates (no county estimates before 2000 are used, so no rate is shown for this year). Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.