Richard P. Ross

Time

In 1974, 1 officer at Colorado State Patrol was lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 16 years on record. The heaviest was 1956, with 2.

In 1974, 2 officers in CO were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 66 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 4.

In 1974, 98 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1974, 106 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

Richard had served 1.3 years; the middle length of service was 7.5 years.

Richard had served 1.3 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.

Richard had served 1.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Richard had served 1.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

July holds 10.5% of these deaths at Colorado State Patrol; January holds the most, 21.1%. Wednesdays: 21.1%.

July holds 11.9% of these deaths in CO, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 15.8%.

July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

How

Accident deaths account for 63.3% of all 30 deaths at Colorado State Patrol, the most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 28% of all 361 deaths in CO, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

Colorado State Patrol has 30 officers remembered here, Richard among them.

Where