James E. Ivory

Time

In 1936, 2 officers at Ohio State Highway Patrol were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1936, 7 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.

In 1936, 88 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 16th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1936, 97 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 25th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

James was 29. Of the 33 lost to accidents at Ohio State Highway Patrol whose age is recorded, half were between 25 and 34; the middle age was 28. James had served 2.2 years; the middle length of service was 3.5 years.

James was 29. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. James had served 2.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 29. 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. James had served 2.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 29. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. James had served 2.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

January holds 9.1% of these deaths at Ohio State Highway Patrol; February holds the most, 15.2%. Tuesdays: 9.1%.

January holds 8.8% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Tuesdays: 15%.

January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.

January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 78.6% of all 42 deaths at Ohio State Highway Patrol, the most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

Ohio State Highway Patrol has 42 officers remembered here, James among them.