George Ira Thompson

Time

In 1929, 1 officer at North Carolina Highway Patrol was lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 26 years on record. The heaviest was 1948, with 4.

In 1929, 2 officers in NC were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.

In 1929, 118 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1929, 130 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

George was 35. Of the 41 lost to accidents at North Carolina Highway Patrol whose age is recorded, half were between 27 and 37; the middle age was 30. George had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.

George was 35. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35. George had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.

George was 35. 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. George had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

George was 35. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. George had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

July holds 9.8% of these deaths at North Carolina Highway Patrol; March holds the most, 17.1%. Tuesdays: 12.2%.

July holds 8.8% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.

July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.

July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 59.4% of all 69 deaths at North Carolina Highway Patrol, the most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, 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

North Carolina Highway Patrol has 69 officers remembered here, George among them.

Where