COUNTY FATALITY DATA
McKenzie County: higher-rate fatality band
McKenzie County (ND) is in the higher per-capita third: 35.1/100k (#269 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 56
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 5
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 35.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Decreasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
McKenzie County ranks #269 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (35.1/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
McKenzie County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, McKenzie County sits in the higher-rate third at 35.1 per 100k (#269 of 2,328), #1 of 13 in ND.
- #269 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,258 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #1 of 13
- in ND by rate
- Decreasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost MCKENZIE-53 · McKenzie 35.1/100k · #269 of 2,328
McKenzie County · 35.1/100k · decreasing
- TREND 35.1/100k
- CAUSE #269 of 2,328
- PHOTO 56 book
- VS-ST Decreasing
- CRASH 50 crash
- FARS +97.2% vs ND
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How does McKenzie County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
McKenzie County is 97% deadlier than the comparison
2023 road deaths from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System over population from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2023). Rates shown for counties with 10,000+ residents and a 2023 FARS record.
Among the 13 rated counties in North Dakota, McKenzie County ranks 1 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 17.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between McKenzie County's rate and the state average is 17.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Rolette County, at 34.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Rolette County (34.1), Barnes County (28.0), Morton County (23.6), Williams County (20.5), Walsh County (19.4), Richland County (18.1), Ward County (14.6), Grand Forks County (11.0), Stutsman County (9.3), Stark County (9.1), Cass County (5.6), Burleigh County (3.0).
McKenzie County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
35 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 11% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more rated counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
More road safety data related to McKenzie County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- McKenzie County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- North Dakota statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for ND
- State fatality changesYear-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. countiesAlphabetical county index
- All state profiles51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparisonRoute-level lookup tool
- National statistics downloadFARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality dataMethodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road riskRate denominator explained
- Counties starting with MLetter index including ND counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in McKenzie County, North Dakota?
McKenzie County recorded 56 total traffic fatalities across 50 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 5 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in McKenzie County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (50 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for McKenzie County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for North Dakota may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in McKenzie County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in McKenzie County is decreasing. This suggests road safety improvements are having a positive effect in the county.
What is the fatality rate per capita in McKenzie County?
McKenzie County has a fatality rate of 35.1 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does McKenzie County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, McKenzie County ranks #269 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #1 of 13 rated counties in ND, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does McKenzie County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
McKenzie County's per-capita rate of 35.1 per 100,000 residents is above the North Dakota county average of 17.8. Visit the North Dakota state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for McKenzie County come from?
All road fatality data comes from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), a census of fatal motor vehicle crashes on public roads in the United States. FARS data covers the period 2016-2023 and includes all crashes resulting in at least one fatality within 30 days.