A new study from AAA shows that deer accidents spike during the fall.
The research analyzed data from 2020 to 2024 and found that more than one-third of animal-involved accidents happen in October and November.
Just last year, there were over 6,300 deer accidents reported to police. 11 of those crashes resulted in fatalities.
The study also found most of the crashes happen on rural roads when it’s dark out.
AAA says to pay attention to road signs, use high beams when no other traffic is around, and resist the urge to swerve when you see a deer. They also say to be extra cautious during early mornings and evenings.
