Peak deer season raises risk of collisions and rising repair costs

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How it spread - 12 original reports, 2 reprints

1. Tue, 6 October 2026

   1 report
   • wtop.com14:23first to report
     Peak deer season raises risk of collisions and rising repair costs

     Each year, the arrival of autumn coincides with deer season, meaning that there's the risk of collisions and a rise in the cost of repairs.

2. Tue, 13 October 2026

   1 report
   • ktiv.com12:14
     Iowa State Patrol warns drivers about increased deer presence

     Deer breeding season is leading to increased risk for motorists.

3. Wed, 14 October 2026

   1 report
   • jcpost.com22:45
     Motorists encouraged to be on the lookout for deer

     KDOTWhile deer can be spotted near roadways any time of the year, motorists should be especially vigilant in the fall for deer crossing road

4. Thu, 15 October 2026

   1 report
   • thexradio.com14:56
     IDOT and IDNR Urges State to Watch for Deer - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3

     Effingham's News and Sports Leader

5. Fri, 16 October 2026

   1 report
   • leaderpost.com16:07
     SGI reminds drivers to Give Wildlife a Brake, offers tips to avoid collisions

     “Wildlife can appear on the road with very little warning, particularly at dawn, dusk, and during the evening hours."

6. Sun, 18 October 2026

   1 report
   • independent.co.uk12:05edited after publishing
     Warning for drivers of ‘horny’ deer increase on the road

     previouslyDrivers warned of frisky deer that pose ‘possible danger to life’ on the roads

     National insurance data shows drivers face a 1 in 145 chance of hitting an animal, with deer topping the list of struck wildlife

7. Tue, 20 October 2026

   1 report
   • q985online.com20:31
     Deer Collisions Spike Across Northern Illinois As Mating Season Peaks Through December

     If you're driving through Northern Illinois this fall and winter, watch those road edges at twilight. Deer mating season means thousands of collisions every year, especially in November.

8. Thu, 22 October 2026

   2 reports
   • wfmz.com09:30
     Deer collisions increase as fall breeding season begins

     The Pennsylvania Game Commission says deer are moving more during their fall breeding season, known as the “rut.”

   • wsaw.com15:43
     DNR warns drivers to watch for deer during fall rut

     The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding drivers to be mindful of deer this fall.

9. Sat, 24 October 2026

   1 report
   • ČT24 (Czechia)18:36
     Počet střetů se zvěří se zvyšuje, prevencí je nižší rychlost jízdy

     S příchodem zimních měsíců narůstá riziko střetu se zvěří. Podle nejnovějších statistik dochází v tomto období v průměru ke stovce srážek za den. Rekordní počet střetů v nedávné době zapříčinilo i letošní sucho, kvůli němuž musí lesní zvěř častěji migrovat za vodou i potravou. Zvyšuje se i samotná škoda, kterou řidičům pojišťovny vyplácí – jedna takováto nehoda „vyjde“ v průměru na 53 tisíc korun. Kolize hrozí i ve městech, nejrizikovější jsou ale silnice nižších tříd. „Určitě bychom měli...

10. Tue, 27 October 2026

    1 report
    • wjbq.com13:51
      Maine Averaged 21 Deer Crashes Per Day in 2025

      Unsurprisingly, Maine ranked amongst the most prolific states in the nation with vehicle and deer crashes averaging more than 21 per day in 2025

      1 reprint

      • 92moose.fm27 Oct, 13:51their copy
11. Tue, 3 November 2026

    1 report
    • marshfieldmail.com21:00
      November is peak deer-collision season. Drivers in these states face the highest risk

      Campus Insights Media on behalf of Miami University reports that deer

      1 reprint

      • westhawaiitoday.com3 Nov, 21:00their copy