Odds you will die in a plane crash. *Stats compiled by Prof. David Ropeik of the Harvard School of Public Health using U.S. Dept. of Transportation data from 1999-2003.
Bicycle
Odds you will die in a bicycle accident. *Stats compiled by Prof. David Ropeik of the Harvard School of Public Health using U.S. Dept. of Transportation data from 1999-2003.
Hit by Lightning
Odds you'll be struck by lightning in your lifetime, according to NOAA.
Motor Vehicle Accident
Odds you will die in a car accident. *Stats compiled by Prof. David Ropeik of the Harvard School of Public Health using U.S. Dept. of Transportation data from 1999-2003.
Motorcycle
Odds you will die in a motorcycle crash. *Stats compiled by Prof. David Ropeik of the Harvard School of Public Health using U.S. Dept. of Transportation data from 1999-2003.
Falling Satellite
Odds you will be hit by a falling satellite, according to NASA.
Train Crash
Odds you will die in a train crash. *Stats compiled by Prof. David Ropeik of the Harvard School of Public Health using U.S. Dept. of Transportation data from 1999-2003.
Venomous Snake or Lizard
Odds of being killed by a venomous snake or lizard. **Lifetime odds calculated by the National Safety Council and are statistical averages taken from the whole U.S. population.
Alcohol Poisoning
Odds of dying from alcohol poisoning. **Lifetime odds calculated by the National Safety Council and are statistical averages taken from the whole U.S. population.
Earthquake
Odds of being killed in an earthquake. **Lifetime odds calculated by the National Safety Council and are statistical averages taken from the whole U.S. population.
Excessive Cold
Odds of dying from exposure to excessive cold weather. **Lifetime odds calculated by the National Safety Council and are statistical averages taken from the whole U.S. population.
Hornet, Wasp or Bee Sting
Odds of dying from the sting of a hornet, wasp or bee. **Lifetime odds calculated by the National Safety Council and are statistical averages taken from the whole U.S. population.
Hot Weather
Odds of dying due to extreme hot weather. **Lifetime odds calculated by the National Safety Council and are statistical averages taken from the whole U.S. population.
Shark Attack
Odds of being killed by a shark attack during your lifetime, according to the International Shark Attack File.