COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Rolette County: higher-rate fatality band
Rolette County (ND) is in the higher per-capita third: 34.1/100k (#289 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 42
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 4
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 34.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Rolette County ranks #289 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (34.1/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Rolette County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Rolette County sits in the higher-rate third at 34.1 per 100k (#289 of 2,328), #2 of 13 in ND.
- #289 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,615 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #2 of 13
- in ND by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost ROLETTE-79 · Rolette 34.1/100k · #289 of 2,328
Rolette County · 34.1/100k · increasing
- VS-ST 34.1/100k
- CRASH #289 of 2,328
- FARS 42 book
- NHTSA Increasing
- MILE 37 crash
- POST +91.6% vs ND
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How does Rolette County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Rolette County is 92% 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, Rolette County ranks 2 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 Rolette County's rate and the state average is 16.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is McKenzie County, at 35.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: McKenzie County (35.1), 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).
Rolette County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
34 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 12% 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 Rolette County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Rolette 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 RLetter index including ND counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Rolette County, North Dakota?
Rolette County recorded 42 total traffic fatalities across 37 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 4 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Rolette County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Rolette County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for North Dakota may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Rolette County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Rolette 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 Rolette County?
Rolette County has a fatality rate of 34.1 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 Rolette County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Rolette County ranks #289 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #2 of 13 rated counties in ND, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Rolette County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Rolette County's per-capita rate of 34.1 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 Rolette 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.