Charles H. Nissen

Time

In 1935, 3 officers at California Highway Patrol were lost to accidents, the 8th heaviest of 75 years on record. The heaviest was 1964, with 8.

In 1935, 9 officers in CA were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 128 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 14.

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.

When

December holds 11.2% of these deaths at California Highway Patrol; February holds the most, 12.5%. Tuesdays: 16.4%.

December holds 7.9% of these deaths in CA; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 16.3%.

December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.

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

How

Accident deaths account for 65% of all 234 deaths at California Highway Patrol, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 6.6% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 39.2% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 3.1% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.6% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.3% of these deaths.

His people

California Highway Patrol has at least 120 officers remembered here, Charles among them.