Statistics

The U.S. Coast Guard maintains detailed statistics on all reported recreational boating safety accidents and incidents throughout the United States and its territories. Access published reports here.

Accident Statistics

A state-by-state look at boating accident statistics in U.S. waters

National PFD Wear Rate Observational Study

Results of the latest study on life jacket wear. Data includes comparisons of wear rates from 1998 through 2005.

Recreational Boating Accidents and the Contribution of BUI
Recent research on the contribution of boating under the influence on boating accidents

National Recreational Boating Safety Survey

The results of a Coast Guard survey of nearly 26,000 recreational boat operators

Education Quick Phase-In Study

This study compares States implementing a “Quick Phase-In” approach to boating safety education versus States with other boater education policies.

Hunters

"The 4,969 boating accidents reported in 2005 resulted in 697 fatalities, 3,451 injuries, and $38,721,088 in property damage."

— U.S. Coast Guard