James H. Savage

Time

In 1986, 1 officer at Connecticut State Police was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1986, 1 officer in CT was lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 53 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 4.

In 1986, 82 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1986, 93 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

James was 42. Of the 14 lost to accidents at Connecticut State Police whose age is recorded, half were between 28.8 and 46.5; the middle age was 37.5. James had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 4.7 years.

James was 42. Of the 63 lost to accidents in CT whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 47; the middle age was 39. James had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

James was 42. 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 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 42. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. James had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

January holds 6.7% of these deaths at Connecticut State Police; November holds the most, 26.7%. Wednesdays: 20%.

January holds 11% of these deaths in CT; July holds the most, 19.2%. Wednesdays: 20.5%.

January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

How

Accident deaths account for 57.7% of all 26 deaths at Connecticut State Police, the most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 43.2% of all 169 deaths in CT, 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

Connecticut State Police has 26 officers remembered here, James among them.

Where