Deer crashes peak each fall in Michigan: here’s what to know
LANSING — Michigan drivers are entering the most dangerous stretch of the year for deer crashes. October through December accounted for more than 40% of the 58,324 vehicle-deer crashes reported statewide in 2024. In those crashes, 1,816 people were injured and 14 were killed. November saw the highest number of crashes with 10,017, followed by […] The most dangerous stretch of the year for deer crashes in Michigan is October through December, accounting for over 40% of the 58,324 vehicle-deer crashes reported statewide in 2024. These crashes resulted in 1,816 injuries and 14 deaths. November saw the highest number of crashes with 10,017, followed by October with 9,428. Matthew Saxton, the CEO of the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, said several factors such as deer mating season, decreased nighttime traffic, and increased deer population and traffic. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) data indicates that crashes generally peaked around the early 2000s, but since 2021, numbers have been rising. The problem also extends beyond Michigan. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that police-reported animal-related crashes in the U.S. average about 353,800 a year, resulting in about 49,725 injuries and 277 deaths.
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LANSING -- Michigan drivers are entering the most dangerous stretch of the year for deer crashes.
October through December accounted for more than 40% of the 58,324 vehicle-deer crashes reported stat... [4079 symbols]
