Statistics from Purdue University show an increase in farm fatalities in Indiana. Data from the 2014 Indiana Farm Fatality Summary shows there were 25 farm-related deaths – up from 18 from 2013. Even though there was an increase, Purdue's Agricultural Safety and Health Program says a downward trend continues since 1970. Experts say that's likely because of a decline in the number people working on farms. About a third of the Indiana farm deaths were attributed to overturned tractors and 16 involved farm machinery. Other fatality causes included fires, smoke inhalation, drowning and falling trees.
