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As summer travel increases across the state, Vision Zero is reminding drivers that dry roads and clear skies do not eliminate the risks of distraction, fatigue, impairment and speeding. Lane departure crashes continue to be one of the deadliest crash types on North Dakota roads.

North Dakota recorded 85 traffic deaths in 2025, the lowest annual total in 29 years. As partners gather in Bismarck for the 2026 Vision Zero Partner Conference, traffic safety leaders say the progress reflects strong statewide collaboration while reinforcing that every life lost is a tragedy and shared responsibility remains critical.

Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota issued 830 citations during the April Put the Phone Away or Pay distracted driving enforcement campaign. 

As motorcycle season begins across North Dakota, the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and American Bikers Aiming Toward Education (ABATE) of North Dakota in partnership with Vision Zero are encouraging riders to take simple steps that can make a life-saving difference.

Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota will have increased patrols throughout the month of May as part of the Click It or Ticket campaign. The effort is focused on encouraging seat belt use and helping prevent serious injuries and deaths on North Dakota roads.

Ahead of April 20, known as 4/20, the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and Vision Zero are reminding drivers that impairment is impairment, no matter the substance. The date is widely associated with marijuana use, making it an important time to raise awareness about the risks of drug-impaired driving.

Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign throughout the month of March to deter motorists from driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota will increase patrols throughout April to enforce the state's distracted driving law as part of the national distracted driving enforcement campaign Put the Phone Away or Pay.

Vision Zero's ND Sober Ride program saw record use over the St. Patrick's Day holiday, providing 784 rides across North Dakota and marking a major milestone in the program's fifth year.

Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota issued 3,167 citations during the Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign, which ran from Nov. 1 to Dec. 11, 2025. The campaign focused on increasing seat belt use and reducing serious injuries and fatalities on North Dakota roads.