Top 5 states for deer collisions:
West Virginia, Montana, Iowa, South Dakota, Pennsylvania
States where driver is least likely to strike a deer:
Florida, California, Nevada, Hawaii
Months in which deer collisions are most common:
November (18% of all incidents), October then December
Tips to avoid collisions:
- Be aware of posted deer crossing signs
- Note that deer are most active from 6-9 p.m.
- Use high beam headlights at night
- Avoid distractions like cell phones and eating