Deer Accident Statistics
Pictures of Deer Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
there are about 1.5 million car accidents with deer each year
that result in $1 billion in vehicle damage, about 150 human
fatalities, and over 10,000 personal injuries. The actual numbers
are probably higher because the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration's figures for deer accidents, rely on inconsistent
state reporting- there is no standard reporting of deer accidents
in the country yet, and a "reportable deer accident"
varies significantly between states.
In an insurance claims statistics study conducted in 2004-2005
the top ten states for deer accidents were listed. According
to this study, Pennsylvania drivers experience more deer collisions
than any other state. The number of accidents increases with
the deer migrating and mating season which occurs between the
months of October and December.
Worst states for deer collisions based on total number of
claims filed with one of the countries largest auto insurers:
1) Pennsylvania
2) Michigan
3) Illinois
4) Ohio
5) Georgia
6) Minnesota
7) Virginia
8) Indiana
9) Texas
10) Wisconsin
Tips to avoid deer accidents:
1) Be attentive when driving! And Slow Down!
2) Use high-beam headlights when driving in deer territory to
increase your vision and will increase your time to react to
a deer hiding on the roadside who decides to jump in front of
your car.
3) The use of car-mounted 'deer whistles,' do not seem to affect
deer and may result in drivers being less aware. These devices
don't work! Watch out!
4) If a collision with a deer is unavoidable, it is usually best
not to swerve to avoid it, brake and hold the wheel straight.
Turning the wheel to avoid the deer may result in a worse accident
with another car, or cause the car to spin out of control resulting
a in much more serious crash.
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