Reminder: Watch for Deer when Driving
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINELFILE - A deer is seen along Weston Road in Black Creek Township.
With deer becoming increasingly active this time of year, especially between dawn and dusk, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert.
Data from around the country indicates Pennsylvania drivers face some of the highest risks of a vehicle collision with a deer or other large animal.
A recent report shows the Commonwealth led the nation in animal-collision insurance claims in fiscal year 2023-24. The same report indicates Pennsylvania drivers have a 1-in-61 chance of a vehicular accident involving a big game animal, one of the highest rates nationwide.
Drivers can reduce their chances of collisions with deer by staying alert and better understanding deer behavior. Be especially alert in “Deer Crossing” areas, and remember deer tend to travel in family groups, so if you see one deer, more are likely coming.
To report a dead deer for removal from state roads, motorists can call the PennDOT 1-800-FIX-ROAD. If the deer is on a locally owned road, contact the appropriate municipality.
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