The Incident Database
Over 500 documented deaths and serious injuries involving ICE, CBP, and Border Patrol since 2010. Every data point is a life, a family, a story.
What the Numbers Reveal
Vehicle Crashes
High-speed pursuits by Border Patrol and CBP have resulted in more deaths than any other cause.
Most common causeMedical Neglect
Detainees denied basic medical care. Chronic conditions left untreated. Lives that could have been saved.
95% preventableUse of Force
Shootings by agents in encounters with civilians, bystanders, and detainees. Each a moment of irreversible violence.
80 documented shootingsFalls from Barriers
Deaths from falling from the border wall and other barriers. People seeking safety, dying at the very structure meant to stop them.
Border wall fatalitiesDrownings
Deaths in canals, rivers, and waterways during pursuit or crossing. Bodies recovered days or weeks later.
Water-related deathsUnknown Causes
Cases where the cause of death remains unclear or undisclosed. A gap in transparency that demands accountability.
Unresolved investigationsBetween 2010 and 2026, data compiled from public news reports shows that reported incidents involving CBP and ICE resulted in over 400 alleged deaths across six main categories. These figures reflect alleged circumstances based on available records and do not imply official responsibility or conclusive cause of death.
Our Methodology
The data powering this map has been meticulously compiled from a combination of primary sources to ensure accuracy and accountability, including legal filings and court documents, official agency disclosures obtained through public records requests, investigations by major news organizations, and comprehensive reports from advocacy groups like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
This map is a living document and represents a minimum verified count; the true scale of harm is likely greater due to underreporting and lack of transparency. We are committed to ongoing research and will continue to add verified cases as more information comes to light.
Understanding the Data
Causes of Death
The most common reported causes were vehicle crashes and medical issues, followed by shootings, falls from barriers, unknown causes, and drownings.
Deaths by State
Texas alone accounts for nearly 40% of all recorded deaths. Arizona, California, and New Mexico together make up the majority of the remaining fatalities.
Explore the Full Database
Every incident documented. Every life remembered. Use the interactive map to explore the data by state, year, and cause.