Prev
Incident
Policeman Fred Koerber was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty.
Policeman Koerber had served with the Arlington Heights Police Department for three years.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtphyfakrtsygh10474w1- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Fred. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Koerber gave the Arlington Heights Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Arlington Heights community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Koerber.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Arlington Heights Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Fred is one of 354 officers lost to accidents in IL, 26.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Fred is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Fred is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1924, 7 officers in IL were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 115 years on record. The heaviest was 1927, with 11.
In 1924, 86 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1924, 98 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Fred was 22. Of the 344 lost to accidents in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 45.3; the middle age was 37. Fred had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Fred was 22. 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. Fred had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Fred was 22. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Fred had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 6.8% of these deaths in IL; October holds the most, 11.3%. Saturdays: 11.9%.
November holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Arlington Heights Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 26.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, 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
Arlington Heights Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Fred among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 19-E
Others Who Wore This Badge
2 officers from Arlington Heights Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
