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Deer/Vehicle Collisions

Deer on HWY Deer-Vehicle crashes continue to be a major concern for Wisconsin motorists. Annually, approximately 45,000 deer are salvaged with permits or removed from roadways by DNR contractors. The majority of deer-vehicle collisions occur during the months of October and November when deer are most active during the breeding phase. Many collisions also occur during May and June during spring fawning, when yearling deer are seeking out new home ranges. Regardless of the time of year, motorists should be aware of the potential for deer to cross roads at anytime. Taking proper precautions like driving slow during evening and night time hours and scanning roadsides for deer can prevent many of these accidents from occurring.

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Deer-Vehicle Accidents in Wisconsin, 1950-2004
Deer-Vehicle Accidents in Wisconsin, 1950-2004. Click for larger image (PDF).

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Last Revised: Thursday May 22 2008