John F. Best

Time

In 1935, 2 officers at Ohio State Highway Patrol were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1935, 8 officers in OH were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

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 was 29. Of the 33 lost to accidents at Ohio State Highway Patrol whose age is recorded, half were between 25 and 34; the middle age was 28. John had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 3.5 years.

John was 29. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. John had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John was 29. 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 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John was 29. 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 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

June holds 9.1% of these deaths at Ohio State Highway Patrol; February holds the most, 15.2%. Mondays: 15.2%.

June holds 3.8% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Mondays: 16.6%.

June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.

June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.

How

Accident deaths account for 78.6% of all 42 deaths at Ohio State Highway Patrol, the most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, 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

Ohio State Highway Patrol has 42 officers remembered here, John among them.