America’s Deadliest National Parks

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28. Olympic National Park, Washington
> Total deaths, 2007-2021: 32
> Leading cause of death in Olympic National Park, 2007-2021: Medical causes (9)
> 2nd leading cause of death: Drowning (6)

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27. Point Reyes National Seashore, California
> Total deaths, 2007-2021: 33
> Leading cause of death at Point Reyes National Seashore, 2007-2021: Drowning (16)
> 2nd leading cause of death: Undetermined (8)

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26. Suitland Parkway, Washington, D.C. (roadway administered by the National Park Service)
> Total deaths, 2007-2021: 34
> Leading cause of death on Suitland Parkway, 2007-2021: Motor vehicle crash (29)
> 2nd leading cause of death: Undetermined (4)

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25. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Georgia
> Total deaths, 2007-2021: 37
> Leading cause of death in Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 2007-2021: Drowning (26)
> 2nd leading cause of death: Undetermined (4)

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24. Buffalo National River, Arkansas
> Total deaths, 2007-2021: 37
> Leading cause of death at Buffalo National River, 2007-2021: Drowning (18)
> 2nd leading cause of death: Motor vehicle crash (8)