Justin Ryan Scherlen

Time

In 2016, 8 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 14th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.

In 2016, 52 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 90th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 2016, 52 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 101st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

Justin was 39. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Justin had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.

Justin was 39. 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. Justin had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Justin was 39. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Justin had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

August holds 10.2% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Thursdays: 11.3%.

August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.

August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.2%.

How

Accident deaths account for 18.8% of all 16 deaths at Amarillo Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, 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

Amarillo Police Department has 16 officers remembered here, Justin among them.

Where