Tips to avoid Deer collisions

Now that fall has arrived, deer and drivers are sharing the highways of the wooded south. Allstate's Southern Region cautions motorists to be more aware of their surroundings so that they can avoid deer collisions.

"Once the first frost arrives, male deer activity increases and we generally see more auto and deer collisions," says Allstate spokesman, Michael Brewer. "Drivers need to be extra cautious when driving to make sure that they don't hit deer running across the road. Not only can the deer be harmed, but it is also a dangerous situation for the passengers in the vehicle, not to mention the potential damage to an automobile."

November is typically deer mating season. This means Whitetail deer will be more active, and more likely to be involved in a car-deer crash. Allstate estimates these crashes cause American drivers at least $130 million in damage each year, or $2,000 per vehicle. Allstate recommends installing deer whistles or other associated devices to protect drivers in rural and/or wooded areas.

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