James Ireland Thacker

Time

In 2012, 2 officers in KY were lost to accidents, the 12th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1937, with 7.

In 2012, 51 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 94th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 2012, 55 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 95th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

James was 53. Of the 150 lost to accidents in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 49.8; the middle age was 39. James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 53. 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. James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 53. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

January holds 9.3% of these deaths in KY; April holds the most, 13.7%. Mondays: 12.4%.

January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.4%.

January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.

How

Accident deaths account for 18.8% of all 16 deaths at Pike County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 16.4% of all 984 deaths in KY, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

Pike County Sheriff's Office has 16 officers remembered here, James among them.

Where