FACTS

1. Whether a deer, dog, moose or squirrel, animals on the roadway are unexpected, and their actions can be erratic and unpredictable, creating a dangerous situation for motorists.
2. Most wildlife-vehicle collisions occur during the fall and winter, and many are preventable.
3. Be on the lookout for deer while you are commuting or cruising to enjoy autumn’s colors. Insurance claims for collisions with animals rise significantly in the fall when deer are mating, with November having the highest claim frequency.
4. Adapting pedestrian crash prevention systems to detect animals as well as people in the roadway help avoid many collisions.
5. Consumer Reports […]

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