Toledo, MI – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists of the increase in deer-involved crashes during this time of year.
Since 2019, there have been over 109,500 deer-involved crashes on Ohio roadways. While 95% of deer-involved crashes only resulted in property damage, 44 crashes were fatal and resulted in 45 deaths.
Additionally, from 2019 to 2023, 47% of these crashes occurred in October, November and December, with 22% occurring in November alone.
Simple tips to avoid an animal collision are: scan the road ahead, use high-beam headlights when able, be extra cautious at dawn and dusk and if a collision is unavoidable, brake – don’t swerve. Stay in your lane.
Motorists are reminded they can safely dial #677 from their mobile device to be connected to the nearest Ohio State Highway Patrol Post during a roadway emergency.