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Accident Statistics

Every year, the U.S. Coast Guard compiles statistics on reported recreational boating accidents. These statistics are derived from accident reports that are filed by the owners / operators of recreational vessels involved in accidents. The fifty states, five U.S. territories and the District of Columbia submit accident report data to the Coast Guard for inclusion in the annual Boating Statistics publication. The latest Boating Statistics publications are available here for you to download.

 

Year File Size

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2023* 9.6 MB Download
2022 11.70 MB Download
2021 9.40 MB Download
2020* 2.30 MB Download
2019 4.79 MB Download
2018 3.15 MB Download
2017 6.10 MB Download
2016 6.31 MB Download
2015 3.36 MB Download
2014 5.92 MB Download
2013* 10.2 MB Download
2012 5.10 MB Download
2011 4.00 MB Download
2010 3.95 MB Download
2009 5.23 MB Download
2008 3.90 MB Download
2007 5.99 MB Download
2006 3.98 MB Download
2005 0.92 MB Download
2004 0.99 MB Download

*The 2023 report was revised on June 28, 2024.
Please see the Record of Changes page for specific edits.

*The 2020 report was revised on August 12, 2021.
Please see the Record of Changes page for specific edits.

*The 2013 report was revised on August 27, 2014.
Please reference the "Record of changes" in the beginning of the report for the list of edits.