James O. Washington

Time

In 1978, 4 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 52nd heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.

In 1978, 78 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 30th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1978, 101 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

James was 41. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. James had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

James was 41. 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 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 41. 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 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

May holds 7.5% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Mondays: 13.4%.

May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.

May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.

How

Accident deaths account for 21.1% of all 19 deaths at New York City Housing Authority Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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

New York City Housing Authority Police Department has 19 officers remembered here, James among them.

Where