Boat Accidents: Going By The Numbers

BOAT ACCIDENTS Coing by the numbers Boating accidents can cause serious injury or death, and can cost millions of dollars in property damage. Take a look at some facts about the number of boat and ship accidents reported and what are the main contributing factors of accidents. There are 12 MILLION recreational boats registered throughout the entire country. Every 2-1/2 hours someone is killed or injured in a boating accident. 7 out of every 10 boaters who drowned were using vessels less than 21 feet in length. Figures and Almost 71% of all fatal boating accident victims drowned, and of those, almost 85% were not reported as wearing a life jacket. Facts Chances of Drowning in a Boating accident- While wearing a jacket: 1 in 66 With no life jacket: 1 in 11 Top 5 States With Most Accidents 162 197 147 662 365 Florida California New York Техas Tennessee Reasons for ACCIDENTS Reasons Accidents Deaths Injuries Alcohol Use 280 109 227 Drug Use Excessive Speed 4 310 288 Operator Inattention 581 47 303 Equipment Failure 58 4 16 Machinery Failure 346 10 115 Weather 221 43 103 Navigation Rules Violation 290 13 236 SAFETY TIPS Use coast guard approved life jackets Learn to swim Do not drink and boat Keep a check on the weather Enroll in professional boating course References http://www.uscgboating.org/statistics/accident_statistics.aspx http://www.good-legal-advice.com/boating-accidents.htm http://www.thehartford.com/aarp/recreational-vehicles/boat-insurance