Preliminary Fallen Officer Fatalities Comparison
Preliminary Fallen Officer Fatalities | 2021
Comparing 2020 Officer Fatalities to 2021
Jan 1 – September 20, 2020 vs. Jan 1 – September 20, 2021
| 2020 | 2021 | % Change | |
| Total Fatalities | 217 | 219 | +1% |
| Firearms-related | 36 | 39 | +8% |
| Traffic-related | 33 | 43 | +30% |
| Other Causes | 148 | 137 | -7% |
| Please note: These numbers reflect total officer fatalities comparing January 1 – September 20, 2020 vs. January 1 – September 20, 2021 | |||