Deer-vehicle collisions (DVC) are a common and potentially dangerous occurrence, especially during the deer season, which typically runs between October and December. During this period, deer populations are rapidly increasing, and many of them venture onto roads and into suburban areas, increasing the risk of these collisions.
Frequency of DVCs
DVCs tend to occur more frequently during the winter months when visibility can be reduced due to adverse weather conditions and longer nights. According to data from the Insurance Institute on Highways, deaths resulting from these accidents showed a general upward trend between 1975 and 2000. However, encouragingly, there has been a gradual decrease in these incidents in recent years. In 2021, there were 164 reported deaths resulting from animal accidents that primarily occurred between October and December.
