Life is full of unexpected events, some good and some not so good. Have you ever wondered about the odds of certain things happening to you? In this blog post, we’ve compiled a list of 100 surprising statistics about the odds of various events occurring in your life. Some of these might be more common than you think, while others are quite rare. Read on to discover the odds of everything from being struck by lightning to winning the lottery.

1. Dying in a car accident (lifetime): 1 in 103 (National Safety Council)
2. Drowning (lifetime): 1 in 1,121 (National Safety Council)
3. Contracting the flu (annual): 1 in 10 (CDC)
4. Being diagnosed with diabetes (lifetime): 1 in 10 (American Diabetes Association)
5. Becoming a victim of identity theft (annual): 1 in 15 (Bureau of Justice Statistics)
6. Getting divorced (lifetime): 1 in 2 (CDC)
7. Being born with a birth defect (lifetime): 1 in 33 (March of Dimes)
8. Developing cancer (lifetime): 1 in 3 (American Cancer Society)
9. Having your home catch fire (lifetime): 1 in 3 (National Fire Protection Association)
10. Being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease (lifetime): 1 in 13 (American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association)
11. Getting injured by fireworks (annual): 1 in 19,556 (National Safety Council)
12. Dying from a bee, hornet, or wasp sting (lifetime): 1 in 59,507 (National Safety Council)
13. Surviving a plane crash (lifetime): 1 in 29.4 million (PlaneCrashInfo.com)
14. Being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (lifetime): 1 in 350 (National Multiple Sclerosis Society)
15. Having a child with autism (lifetime): 1 in 54 (CDC)
16. Dying from a venomous animal bite (lifetime): 1 in 99,000 (National Safety Council)
17. Dying in a tornado (lifetime): 1 in 60,000 (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
18. Dying from an asteroid impact (lifetime): 1 in 74,817 (NASA)
19. Developing Alzheimer’s disease (lifetime): 1 in 10 (Alzheimer’s Association)
20. Dying from an airplane accident (lifetime): 1 in 205,552 (National Safety Council)
21. Getting audited by the IRS (annual): 1 in 161 (IRS)
22. Getting food poisoning from a restaurant (annual): 1 in 6 (CDC)
23. Dying from a drug overdose (lifetime): 1 in 70 (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
24. Developing Parkinson’s disease (lifetime): 1 in 100 (Parkinson’s Foundation)
25. Dying in a flood (lifetime): 1 in 30,000 (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
26. Dying in a car accident (lifetime): 1 in 107 (National Safety Council)
27. Dying from a dog attack (lifetime): 1 in 112,400 (National Safety Council)
28. Being a victim of identity theft (annual): 1 in 20 (Javelin Strategy & Research)
29. Dying from hypothermia (lifetime): 1 in 7,770 (National Safety Council)
30. Developing lupus (lifetime): 1 in 210 (Lupus Foundation of America)
31. Dying in a volcanic eruption (lifetime): 1 in 14,000 (US Geological Survey)
32. Dying from a snakebite (lifetime): 1 in 99,000 (National Safety Council)
33. Being injured by a chainsaw (annual): 1 in 4,464 (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
34. Dying in a boating accident (lifetime): 1 in 3,183 (National Safety Council
35. Developing rheumatoid arthritis (lifetime): 1 in 28 (Arthritis Foundation)
36. Dying from a lightning strike (lifetime): 1 in 138,849 (National Safety Council)
37. Dying in a tornado (lifetime): 1 in 60,000 (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
38. Dying from a spider bite (lifetime): 1 in 734,400 (National Safety Council)
39. Developing multiple sclerosis (lifetime): 1 in 400 (National Multiple Sclerosis Society)
40. Dying from a fall (lifetime): 1 in 127 (National Safety Council)
41. Dying from a bicycle accident (lifetime): 1 in 4,047 (National Safety Council)
42. Dying from a motorbike accident (lifetime): 1 in 846 (National Safety Council)
43. Developing an autoimmune disorder (lifetime): 1 in 12 (American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association)
44. Dying in a fire (lifetime): 1 in 1,474 (National Safety Council)
45. Dying from a natural disaster (lifetime): 1 in 3,000 (United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction)
46. Dying from a venomous animal bite (lifetime): 1 in 99,000 (National Safety Council)
47. Dying from a drug overdose (lifetime): 1 in 70 (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
48. Dying in a flood (lifetime): 1 in 30,000 (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
49. Dying in a boating accident (lifetime): 1 in 3,183 (National Safety Council)
50. Dying from hypothermia (lifetime): 1 in 7,770 (National Safety Council)

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These 100 surprising statistics offer a fascinating glimpse into the odds of various events happening in our lives. While some of these events may be relatively common, others are quite rare. It’s important to remember that these numbers are just averages and can vary based on individual circumstances. However, having a better understanding of the odds can help us make more informed decisions about our lives and the risks we choose to take.

Remember, when it comes to insuring your life and property, the team at Page Insurance is here to help you make the best decisions for your unique situation. Contact us today for a quote or to discuss your insurance needs.

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Ben Page, a Business Development specialist with over 20 years in the insurance industry, is an expert in Property & Casualty, Life, Health, and Disability insurance. Ben is licensed in all 50 states and dedicated to empowering clients with insider knowledge and making insurance more accessible. Passionate about client-centric service, he has helped build several successful insurance agencies. Ben enjoys Jeeps, Rock and Roll, cheese, movies, and spending time with his wife, three kids, and their golden doodle when not working.