STATEWIDE, N.D. (Vision Zero) – Vision Zero reminds drivers to stay in their lane to reduce vehicle crashes and deaths. Preliminary data for 2024 shows nearly 70% of fatal crashes in North Dakota involved lane departure.

Lane departure crashes are especially common in rural areas and are a leading cause of severe injuries. These crashes occur when a vehicle crosses the edge or center line or leaves the roadway entirely, often resulting in a serious injury or death due to the typically high speeds involved.

North Dakota continues to install enhanced road safety features with proven measures such as wider edge line pavement markings, curve warning signs, cable median barriers and edge and center-line rumble strips, all of which are aimed at reducing lane departure incidents.

Drivers are reminded to take personal responsibility by wearing seat belts, using proper child safety seats, obeying all speed limits and driving sober and distraction-free. Together, these actions can help eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on North Dakota roadways.

Visit the North Dakota Crash Memorial Wall to view memorials built on the hope of preventing another death on North Dakota roads.