John A. Branagan

Time

In 1869, 1 officer in NY was lost to accidents, the 110th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.

In 1869, 4 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 145th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1869, 7 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 164th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

John was 42. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. John had served 12.5 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

John 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. John had served 12.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John was 42. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 12.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

August holds 9.7% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Tuesdays: 14.5%.

August holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 14.1%.

August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 18.2% of all 22 deaths at New York Metropolitan Police Force, 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 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

New York Metropolitan Police Force has 22 officers remembered here, John among them.

Where