What months do deer collisions occur?
During deer season, which generally runs from October through December, there is a dramatic increase in the movement of the deer population. Many of these deer find their way onto highways and into suburban neighborhoods. As a result, more deer-vehicle collisions occur in this period than at any other time of year.
How dangerous is it to hit a deer?
A deer-vehicle collision occurs when one or more deer and a human-operated vehicle collide on a roadway. It can result in deer fatality, property damage, and human injury or death. Deer–vehicle collisions lead to about 200 human deaths and $1.1 billion in property damage every year.
What to do if you hit a deer at High Noon?
That’s not to say you won’t hit a deer at high noon, but the chances are lower. 1. Get the car off the roadway, but leave your hazard lights on. 2. Call the police and get a report filed as you would with any other accident, especially if the animal’s body is blocking traffic, or if there is vehicle or property damage.
Can a deer be hit by a car?
It’s not just deer. There are plenty of other wild animals getting hit by cars every day who end up in the road half-dead – and dogs and cats are hit by cars all the time, some left suffering while motorists drive off and drive by. How do I know?
When is the worst time for deer accidents?
Accidents involving deer peak in May, October and November. The worst times of day are around sunrise and sunset to midnight. Some areas have bigger problems than others.
How to report deer accidents on the road?
The Deer initiative is running a study aimed at getting as full a picture as possible of the extent of minor and major traffic accidents involving deer. If you have information on a deer road casualty or deer-related traffic collision you can report it via the project website. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Is the chances of hitting a deer going down?
Despite the increase in the deer population State Farm estimates the average driver’s chances of being in a deer-vehicle collision has actually gone down over the last five years. “This data is encouraging,” said Chris Mullen, Director-Strategic Resources at State Farm.
What happens if you hit a deer with your car?
Hitting a deer with your car or truck can cause extensive property damage and even serious injuries and death. Fortunately, your odds of hitting a deer are on the decline, according to a survey by State Farm Insurance.
How much does it cost to hit a deer?
When you factor in auto claims involving bodily injury, the average rises to $10,000. Many drivers who have hit deer say the animals appeared in front of their speeding vehicles without warning. By the time they saw the deer it was too late to avoid hitting them.
What happens if you hit a deer in the Dead Zone?
(a.k.a. “The Dead Zone”) Deer’s Reaction: A deer hit in the so-called “dead zone” (which is a bit of a misnomer) between the lungs and spine will likely tuck its tail and run but otherwise act -uninjured. It can go 200 yards or more before bedding down.