Fatal recreational boating accidents in New Jersey fell by almost half last year as the U.S. Coast Guard reported the fewest boating fatalities nationwide since it began collecting data more than five decades ago. Nonfatal injuries, however, were on the rise.
SAFE PASSAGE: Recreational boaters should perform safety reviews, including weather and tide checks, at the dock before getting underway to mitigate preventable incidents from happening. (Photo by Jack Reynolds)
For the 2024 recreational boating season, fatal accidents in New Jersey totaled four, three fewer than in 2023, according to the Coast Guard’s annual report on recreational boating incidents, released July 1.
New Jersey also saw a decrease in the number of boating accidents, falling to 113 from 131 in 2023, the report found.
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