October Deer Crashes Surge Across Missouri Roadways

October deer crashes surge across Missouri roadways

October brings an annual spike in deer–vehicle collisions across northern Missouri as shorter days, cooler temperatures, and the whitetail breeding season funnel deer onto roadways. State safety agencies say the riskiest period is a two-month window—October and November—when dawn and dusk align with commuting hours and deer movement intensifies. Missouri recorded 3,591 crashes involving deer […] The post October deer crashes surge across Missour…

Watch out for increased deer activity along roadways – Newstalk KZRG

JEFFERSON CITY – October and November are peak months for deer to be on the move, and the Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be prepared and not drive distracted. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri consistently ranks 10th to 15th in the country in deer-vehicle collisions each year. In 2024, there were 2,952 crashes with deer, with four deaths and 420 injuries reported. Deer are most active at dawn…

Watch out for deer along roadways | Missouri Department of Transportation

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