David Michael Goddard

Time

In 1989, 1 officer at Polk County Sheriff's Department was lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 8 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 2.

In 1989, 8 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.

In 1989, 84 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1989, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

David was 34. Of the 9 lost to accidents at Polk County Sheriff's Department whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 39; the middle age was 34. David had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

David was 34. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. David had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

David was 34. 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. David had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

David was 34. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. David had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

February holds 11.1% of these deaths at Polk County Sheriff's Department; October holds the most, 33.3%. Thursdays: 11.1%.

February holds 10.5% of these deaths in FL, more than any other month. Thursdays: 11.8%.

February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.

February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.

How

Accident deaths account for 50% of all 18 deaths at Polk County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, 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

Polk County Sheriff's Department has 18 officers remembered here, David among them.