Fatal Motorcycle Crash on North Dakota Highway 8

A fatal motorcycle crash occurred on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at approximately 8:10 p.m. on North Dakota Highway 8 near mile marker 177, north of Stanley. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, a 2021 Indian Scout Motorcycle was traveling northbound when it left the roadway on a curve and vaulted over a field approach.

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Teen Dies in McLean County Head-On Crash

A 19-year-old woman was killed in a head-on collision Monday night on Highway 41 north of Turtle Lake, according to a news release from the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 9:54 p.m. when a southbound Ford Taurus crossed into the northbound lane and struck a Chevrolet Tahoe. The young woman driving the

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Towing Accident Leads to Fatality in McHenry County

A fatal incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred on the evening of January 8, 2025, approximately five miles south of Karlsruhe in rural McHenry County. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP), the crash occurred around 9:05 PM on 42nd Street North under wet road conditions and a rain-snow mix. A 64-year-old

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Pursuit in Minot Ends with Crash; Driver Fleeing, Passenger Uninjured

On November 14, 2024, at approximately 3:15 PM, a North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) trooper attempted to stop a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 near 16th Street SW and 54th Avenue SW in Minot, ND, due to a seatbelt violation. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, leading to a pursuit. During the chase, the driver

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One Dead, Another Seriously Injured in Highway 23 Collision

A fatal crash occurred on Highway 23 near mile marker 31, approximately 16 miles west of New Town, North Dakota, on October 28, 2024, at around 8:13 AM CT. The collision involved a 2017 Ford F-250 and a 2018 Freightliner semi-truck. Road and weather conditions were clear and dry at the time of the incident.

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Two Seriously Injured in Highway 83 Crash Near Minot

A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 83 and 54th Avenue Southwest, two miles south of Minot, resulted in serious injuries for two individuals on Friday morning, October 25, 2024. The crash occurred around 8:37 AM CST under clear weather and dry road conditions. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, a 2022 Jeep

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ND Highway Patrol Road Check Removes Out-of-Compliance Vehicles from Highways

— Official News Release, ND Highway Patrol — In an effort to increase commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety, North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers and civilian safety inspectors participated in a large, targeted CMV enforcement and education program. Roadcheck, sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, was held June 2-4 and troopers statewide participated. During this

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ND Highways: 2014 in Review

— Official News Release, ND Highway Patrol — Last year proved to be another busy year on North Dakota roadways. Troopers made 1,677 DUI arrests and 1,049 drug-related arrests. Lack of seat belt use continued to contribute to injuries and deaths. Fifty-five percent of fatal crash victims were unrestrained.  Preliminary numbers show 136 people died

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