I thought you guys did too, but us GA types put our total hours when we obtain/renew Class 3 medicals, which goes to the FAA and ultimately the Nall report. The FAA tallies and reports it.

When an accident happens the pilots logbooks are located if recoverable or obtainable (of course, they don't have to be in the aircraft). If they are not found the flight hours of last medical is substituted. This whole process is outlined in a few accident reports if you read them.

The GA rate is around 6 per 100,000 and seems to hover there. Read "The Killing Zone" if you want interesting stories and a good feel for what kills the GA guys. There is a lot you can do to minimize your own risk.

I was just really surprised to see the opinion "oh flying is sooo dangerous" from presumed pilots here. Unforgiving to carelessness? Yes, absolutely. Dangerous? Well, it depends, and is largely up to you.