COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Richland County, North Dakota
Road fatality data for Richland County (ND). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 28
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 3
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 18.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Near average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Richland County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 3 deaths in the latest year.
Richland County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Richland County ranks #997 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #7 of 13 rated counties in ND. Limited data: Richland County's per-capita rate rests on just 3 road deaths in the year measured, so a single death more or fewer would move it by a third or more and its rank is not a like-for-like comparison with counties that have more deaths. Richland County's fatality rate of 18.1 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #997 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #2,081 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #7 of 13
- in ND by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost RICHLAND-77 · Richland 18.1/100k · #997 of 2,328
Richland County · 18.1/100k · increasing
- RATE 18.1/100k
- RANK #997 of 2,328
- BOOK 28 book
- TREND Increasing
- CAUSE 22 crash
- PHOTO +1.7% 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 Richland County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Richland County is About the same as 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.
Limited data: Richland County's per-capita rate rests on just 3 road deaths in the year measured, so a single death more or fewer would move it by a third or more and its rank is not a like-for-like comparison with counties that have more deaths.
Among the 13 rated counties in North Dakota, Richland County ranks 7 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 17.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Richland County's rate and the state average is 0.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Walsh County, at 19.4 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: McKenzie County (35.1), Rolette County (34.1), Barnes County (28.0, limited data), Morton County (23.6), Williams County (20.5), Walsh County (19.4, limited data), Ward County (14.6), Grand Forks County (11.0), Stutsman County (9.3, limited data), Stark County (9.1, limited data), Cass County (5.6), Burleigh County (3.0, limited data).
Richland County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
18 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 43% 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 Richland County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Richland County vs other counties by rate Per-100k fatality comparison
- North Dakota statewide fatality data All counties in this state
- Deadliest states for driving Context for ND
- State fatality changes Year-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. counties Alphabetical county index
- All state profiles 51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparison Route-level lookup tool
- National statistics download FARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality data Methodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road risk Rate denominator explained
- Counties starting with R Letter index including ND counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Richland County, North Dakota?
Richland County recorded 28 total traffic fatalities across 22 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 3 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Richland County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Richland County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for North Dakota may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Richland County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Richland 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 Richland County?
Richland County has a fatality rate of 18.1 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Richland County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Richland County ranks #997 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #7 of 13 rated counties in ND, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. Limited data: Richland County's per-capita rate rests on just 3 road deaths in the year measured, so a single death more or fewer would move it by a third or more and its rank is not a like-for-like comparison with counties that have more deaths. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Richland County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Richland County's per-capita rate of 18.1 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 Richland 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.