John G. Lord

Time

In 1935, 3 officers at New York State Police were lost to accidents, the 7th heaviest of 54 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 5.

In 1935, 12 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.

In 1935, 99 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 8th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1935, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

John had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.

John had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

John had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

July holds 11.7% of these deaths at New York State Police; November holds the most, 12.8%. Tuesdays: 12.8%.

July holds 10% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Tuesdays: 14.5%.

July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.

July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.

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.