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The following figures are from the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2022 Recreational Boating Statistics, the latest record of reported boating accidents in the U.S.

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75%
of boating deaths are due to drowning
85%
of victims NOT wearing a life jacket
2/3
of drowning victims are good swimmers
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4,040
reported accidents in 2022
636
reported deaths in 2022
2,222
reported injuries in 2022
$63M
approximate damage to property
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75%
of deaths occurred on boats where the operator had no boating safety instruction
16%
of deaths where the primary cause was known alcohol was the leading factor
1 in 3
1 in 3 of all boating injuries occurred in boat operators over the age of 35
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Top-Ranking States for Reported Boating Deaths in 2022
1Florida: 66
2California: 43
3Texas: 34
4Louisiana: 29
5Tennessee: 27
Top-Ranking States for Reported Boating Accidents in 2022
1Florida: 712
2California: 387
3Texas: 201
4South Carolina: 154
5North Carolina: 152

Wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket is the simplest life-saving strategy for recreational boaters. Find out which life jacket style is best for your boating activity.

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