John M Skagen

Time

In 1972, 3 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 62nd heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.

In 1972, 85 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1972, 98 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

John was 33. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. John had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

John was 33. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. John had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John was 33. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

June holds 7.2% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Wednesdays: 14.2%.

June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.

How

Accident deaths account for 14.3% of all 14 deaths at New York City Transit Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

New York City Transit Police Department has 14 officers remembered here, John among them.

Where