John North Byers

Time

In 1926, 3 officers in NC were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.

In 1926, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1926, 75 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

John was 32. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35. John had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.

John was 32. 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 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John was 32. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

September holds 12.7% of these deaths in NC, more than any other month. Thursdays: 15.6%.

September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.

September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.

How

Accident deaths account for 22.2% of all 18 deaths at Charlotte Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.

His people

Charlotte Police Department has 18 officers remembered here, John among them.