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Each year in the United States, deer–vehicle collisions resulted in at least 59,000 human injuries and 440 human fatalities. [1] In 2000, of the 6.1 million lightweight motor vehicle collisions in the US, 1 million involved animal-vehicle collisions. Deer–vehicle collisions lead to about $1.1 billion in property damage every year. [2]
The higher number (about 40%) commonly reported refers to collisions defined as alcohol-related as estimated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Each year, The Century Council, a national non-profit organization funded by a group of alcohol manufacturers, compiles a document of alcohol-related traffic fatalities. Between 1991 ...
Deer, elk and moose crossing the highway add to the risk compared to urban highways. In the event of an accident in a remote area, injured victims may not receive emergency medical care in time to save their lives. [79] Many accidents when driving personal vehicles are caused by distracted driving.
Vehicle collisions with deer in Wisconsin consistently peak after the first Sunday in November, when Daylight Saving Time ends. We break down why. Collisions with deer spike every November.
First: If you can, get your vehicle off the highway, if it's safe and manageable, Ringle said. One wreck can quickly turn into two accidents — or a pile-up — if drivers don't see the mess ...
About 50% of vehicle vs. deer collisions occur in October, November and December, according to Charles Ruth, wildlife biologist and big game program coordinator with the South Carolina Department ...
Common factors contributing to single-vehicle collisions include excessive speed, driver fatigue [25] and driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. [26] Environmental and roadway factors can also contribute to single-vehicle crashes.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Watch out, Ohio drivers: It's peak season for car vs. deer crashes. Show comments. Advertisement. Advertisement. In Other News.