Accessing Historical U.S. Coast Guard Boating Statistics

The U.S. Coast Guard compiles annual statistics on reported recreational boating accidents derived from reports filed by vessel owners and operators. (Primary source)

Data is submitted annually by the fifty states, five U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia for inclusion in the publication. (Primary source)

The latest editions are available for download on the public page, but previous editions may be unavailable for direct access.

To obtain prior years' statistics not currently listed for download, users should contact the agency via email at rbsinfo@uscg.mil. (Primary source)

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