COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Morton County, North Dakota
Road fatality data for Morton County (ND). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 44
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 8
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 23.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Morton County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 8 deaths in the latest year.
Morton County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Morton County ranks #649 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #4 of 13 rated counties in ND. Morton County's fatality rate of 23.6 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #649 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,557 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #4 of 13
- in ND by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost MORTON-59 · Morton 23.6/100k · #649 of 2,328
Morton County · 23.6/100k · increasing
- FARS 23.6/100k
- NHTSA #649 of 2,328
- MILE 44 book
- POST Increasing
- BAND 41 crash
- VOL +32.6% vs ND
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · North Dakota state profile →
How does Morton County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Morton County is 33% 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, Morton County ranks 4 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 Morton County's rate and the state average is 5.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Williams County, at 20.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: McKenzie County (35.1), Rolette County (34.1), Barnes County (28.0), 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).
Morton County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
24 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 28% 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 Morton County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Morton 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 Morton County, North Dakota?
Morton County recorded 44 total traffic fatalities across 41 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 8 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Morton County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Morton County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for North Dakota may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Morton County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Morton County is increasing. This indicates that traffic fatalities have risen over the data period, warranting attention to road safety initiatives.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Morton County?
Morton County has a fatality rate of 23.6 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 Morton County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Morton County ranks #649 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #4 of 13 rated counties in ND, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Morton County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Morton County's per-capita rate of 23.6 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 Morton 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.