Alcohol use is the main cause of boating accidents resulting in death. In 2020, 115 deaths were attributed to fatalities in boating accidents where alcohol was involved, according to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). While operator inattention is the most common cause of all boating accidents, 115 out of 767 ...
The most common cause of non-fatal boating accidents is the inattention of the boat operator. Operator inattention resulted in 654 accidents, 437 injuries, and 50 deaths in boating accidents in 2018, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Boating operators should always remember to stay safe on the water and stay ...
The U.S. Coast Guard has reported that boat operator inattention is the primary contributing factor in boating accidents, injuries, and fatalities. In This ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Alcohol and Boating AccidentsOther Common Causes of Boating AccidentsSteps to Take After a Boating AccidentDetermining Whether You Must Report the Boating ...
United States (U.S.) Coast Guard recreational boating statistics show that the most common reasons boating accidents occurred in 2018 were operator inattention, improper lookout, operator inexperience, machinery failure, and excessive speed. In This ArticleOperator Negligence Causes Many Boating AccidentsBoater Education Courses Can Spread AwarenessEducate Yourself on Safety RequirementsContact a Boating ...
