'Tis the Season for More Deer Activity on Roads
Please drive carefully: Deer are more active between October and December. One deer strike occurred every 2.5 hours in Missouri last year. Following are a few reminders about what to try.
During 2011, drivers in Missouri experienced 3,563 traffic crashes where deer-vehicle strikes occurred. One deer strike occurred every 2.5 hours in the state, according to state highway statistics. In these crashes, four people were killed and 367 injured, indicate state law enforcement officers. Col. Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, said deer are more active this time of year. "Drivers should be especially vigilant during evening and early dawn hours," he said. "Deer behavior changes due to mating season, which may cause an increase in roadway crossings. Hunting and crop harvesting may result in these animals being in places they aren’t usually seen. Drivers are urged to remain alert." The majority of …
