George G. Broome

Time

In 1941, 2 officers at South Carolina Highway Patrol were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1941, 2 officers in SC were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 71 years on record. The heaviest was 1986, with 6.

In 1941, 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 1941, 90 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 38th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

When

May holds 6.5% of these deaths at South Carolina Highway Patrol; June holds the most, 19.4%. Wednesdays: 25.8%.

May holds 7.9% of these deaths in SC; June holds the most, 13.7%. Wednesdays: 15.8%.

May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

How

Accident deaths account for 59.6% of all 52 deaths at South Carolina Highway Patrol, the most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 442 deaths in SC, 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

South Carolina Highway Patrol has 52 officers remembered here, George among them.