Harlan B. Blake

Time

In 1970, 1 officer at Alabama Department of Public Safety was lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 20 years on record. The heaviest was 1952, with 2.

In 1970, 6 officers in AL were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1970, 90 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1970, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

Harlan was 38. Of the 21 lost to accidents at Alabama Department of Public Safety whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 39; the middle age was 34. Harlan had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 7.5 years.

Harlan was 38. Of the 160 lost to accidents in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47.3; the middle age was 36.5. Harlan had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

Harlan was 38. 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. Harlan had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Harlan was 38. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Harlan had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

October holds 19% of these deaths at Alabama Department of Public Safety, more than any other month. Saturdays: 28.6%.

October holds 7.1% of these deaths in AL; July holds the most, 13.2%. Saturdays: 21.4%.

October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.

October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.

How

Accident deaths account for 72.4% of all 29 deaths at Alabama Department of Public Safety, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 19% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 28.3% of all 643 deaths in AL, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 3.8% 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

Alabama Department of Public Safety has 29 officers remembered here, Harlan among them.