George E. Wheeler

Time

In 1927, 2 officers at Illinois State Police were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 40 years on record. The heaviest was 1933, with 3.

In 1927, 11 officers in IL were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1927, 114 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1927, 119 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

George was 37. Of the 49 lost to accidents at Illinois State Police whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 40; the middle age was 35. George had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.

George was 37. Of the 344 lost to accidents in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 45.3; the middle age was 37. George had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

George was 37. 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 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

George was 37. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. George had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

November holds 6.1% of these deaths at Illinois State Police; October holds the most, 16.3%. Tuesdays: 6.1%.

November holds 6.8% of these deaths in IL; October holds the most, 11.3%. Tuesdays: 11.6%.

November holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.

November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 73.1% of all 67 deaths at Illinois State Police, 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 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

Illinois State Police has 67 officers remembered here, George among them.

Where