Accidents in North America (Alpine Club) just came out with its annual booklet.
Always fascinating reading. Most of the deaths are not crazy 5.13 climbers, but much more mundane stuff like pulling a rock loose anywhere. Rappelling or being lowered is especially dangerous - something like half of all deaths, and much of it bad technique. Simple stuff like slipping off a Class 1 trail, or a Class 2-3 route, only occasionally makes it into their files, or at least the ones they print.
One of the annoying factors that showed up several times in this years edition was the nuisance factor of electronic devices. Unnecessary calls, wrong SPOT message sent, etc. One guy called for help on a cell, then used up his battery while updating his Facebook live while waiting on the rescuers. SARs could not recontact him for information.
