PRESS RELEASE
Every October and November, Troopers handle an increased number of vehicles collisions striking deer in Troop A- Western New York. Operators should use caution around dusk and dawn.
If you are operating a vehicle and a deer enters the roadway do NOT swerve. When an operator swerves to avoid a deer, the vehicle is more likely to strike another vehicle or exit the roadway striking trees or utility poles.
If you strike a deer, remain at the scene and call 911. An accident report can be completed by Troopers if your vehicle has over $1,000 in damage or if an involved person has been injured.
NYSP Troop A stats for car/deer collisions:
September 2017- 83 collisions
October 2017- 181 collisions
November 2017- 314 collisions
2017 total collisions- 1,412
September 2018- 103 collisions
October 2018- 187 collisions
November 2018- 270 collisions
2018 total collisions- 1,523
