The phrase "frightening statistics" refers to numbers or data that are alarming and scary, usually because they show a problem or danger.
Sentences with «frightening statistics»
These are frightening statistics indeed, but also set the tone for the gritty and grim Man On Fire. (fromthebalcony.com)
We see a lot of reports about vulnerabilities with frightening statistics. (digitaltrends.com)
Read even more frightening statistics on why the Knight Foundation freaked out and funded the Future of the First Amendment site for high school students, via Bob Ambrogi. (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)