John F. Cotter

Time

In 1970, 5 officers at New York State Police were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1970, 11 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 12th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.

In 1970, 90 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1970, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

John was 33. Of the 77 lost to accidents at New York State Police whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 38; the middle age was 31. John had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.

John was 33. 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 11 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

John was 33. 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 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John was 33. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

November holds 12.8% of these deaths at New York State Police, more than any other month. Saturdays: 10.6%.

November holds 9.4% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Saturdays: 12.6%.

November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.

November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.

How

Accident deaths account for 55% of all 171 deaths at New York State Police, the 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

New York State Police has at least 120 officers remembered here, John among them.