John Francis Smith

Time

In 1934, 9 officers in MA were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1934, 91 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 12th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1934, 101 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

John was 45. Of the 154 lost to accidents in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 39. John had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

John was 45. 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 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John was 45. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

August holds 12.7% of these deaths in MA, more than any other month. Sundays: 14.6%.

August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Sundays: 14%.

August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Sundays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 18.2% of all 11 deaths at Lynn Police Department, the 3rd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 33.7% of all 469 deaths in MA, 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

Lynn Police Department has 11 officers remembered here, John among them.