If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident, you may be filing a claim. You must obtain a copy of your North Dakota accident report as soon as possible for insurance purposes. At AccidentReports.com, our crash report information center allows you to search for and obtain a copy of your collision report, as soon as it’s available.
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85Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Traffic deaths in North Dakota, 2025 (early estimate)
-5.6%Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Change in North Dakota traffic deaths from 2024 (90 deaths)
0.84Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in North Dakota, 2025 (early estimate; 0.89 in 2024)
84Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, North Dakota, 2024
2025 figures are NHTSA's early estimate (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026) and will be revised when the 2025 Annual Report File is released in early 2027. Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published.
North Dakota quick facts
North Dakota quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 85, a change of -5.6% from 90 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 0.84 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 0.89 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 84 fatal crashes and 90 deaths in North Dakota.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 27, 2024, on CR-88 65TH AVE, Morton County.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
North Dakota compared with the United States
The bars compare North Dakota's traffic fatality rate and death count with the national figures, using the same NHTSA table for every row. The 2025 figures are early estimates.
Get Your Collision Report as Soon as it’s Available
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How Can I Get My Police Crash Records Report Online?
At AccidentReports.com, we offer a simple, hassle-free way to get a copy of your crash report, as soon as it’s available. Now, accident victims can obtain a copy of their traffic report online and from the comfort of their home. Getting a copy of your crash report has never been easier. Start your search now by filling ou the form on this page and submitting your accident information to get assistance.
Private citizens in Arizona are not required to file a crash report, however, a police officer that responds to the scene of an auto accident is required to fill one out if:
The accident resulted in death
The accident resulted in injuries
Vehicle damage or property damage exceeded $1,000
If a citation was issued
You must remain at the scene of the accident until law enforcement arrives. After you’ve spoken to the responding police officer, you will be cleared to leave. During this time, the police officer will ask you a series of questions regarding the events that led up to the accident and will obtain your personal information. All of this information will be documented in the accident report.
If you were involved in an auto accident and it meets the conditions mentioned above, a police officer must fill out an accident report. In most cases, they will be required to complete the form within twenty-four hours.
The crash report will contain the following information regarding traffic collisions:
Date and time of the accident
Location of the accident
Property damage descriptions
Identifying information regarding all of the parties involved including witnesses, such as:
Proof of insurance
Vehicle ownership and registration
Phone number, address, and full names of all parties involved
The form will also include a narrative description concerning the facts surrounding the accident, as well as a simple diagram of the accident scene, the police officer’s name, identification number, and police agency.
North Dakota Fatal Car Crashes on Record
These are fatal crashes in North Dakota recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 84 fatal crashes and 90 deaths in North Dakota that year; the table lists the 25 most recent, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
You can get a copy of your North Dakota police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the North Dakota Highway Patrol or other local law enforcement agencies. The North Dakota Highway Patrol offers two ways to get a copy of your crash report.
Online
Visit the North Dakota Highway Patrol’s website and fill out a contact form, including your email address, to learn how to obtain a copy of your crash report online.
In-Person
Visit the North Dakota Highway Patrol and fill out a Records Request Form to obtain a copy of your traffic report. The North Dakota Highway Patrol is located at:600 E Blvd Ave, Dept 504Bismarck, ND58505Contact the station before you pick up your report to ensure it’s available. Phone: 701-328-2447
A Police Department crash report in North Dakota is $7.
The waiting period for crash reports is seven business days. You must wait five days from the date of the accident before you request your traffic police record.
In a complete crash report, you’ll find the following information:
The date, time, and location of the motor vehicle crash
The names and contact information for all parties involved
A diagram of the accident scene
Proof of insurance information
Driver’s license numbers
License plates numbers and VINs
Detailed accounts from drivers regarding how the accident occurred
Witness statements and contact information
The reporting police officer’s opinion concerning who they believe was at fault for the accident
Description of bodily injuries sustained
Description of property damage-details about damages
All parties involved in the motor vehicle accident
Accident attorney
Insurance carrier representative
Reporting law enforcement officer
The parent or legal guardian of a minor involved in the accident
Vehicle owner
Personal injury lawyer
If you were unable to locate copies of crash reports from the North Dakota Highway Patrol, contact the following law enforcement agencies and speak to law enforcement personnel to track down your report:
West Fargo Police Department
Fargo Police Department
Ward County Sheriff’s Office
Collision police records contain information that you can use to pursue compensation from the negligent driver’s insurance company. This important information includes:
The opinion of the responding law enforcement officer regarding who they believe was at fault for the accident
A description of your accident injuries
Driver condition and statements made at the time of the crash
A description of vehicle damage and other personal property damage
Any contributing factors to the crash such as debris in the road, slick roads, missing or broken traffic lights or signs
And more. A qualified attorney from a personal injury law firm can use the information in a collision investigative report to strengthen your accident claim and negotiate fair compensation during the claim process that can cover the cost of damages.
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