In 2023, around 3.8 thousand accidents were reported in the recreational boating industry in the United States. Looking at the primary contributing factors behind the accidents, operator inattention was the leading cause in 2023.
Number of recreational boating accidents in the United States in 2023, by primary contributing factor
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