Authorities caution drivers as Ohio enters peak season for deer-related crashes

Authorities are reminding Ohioans to keep an eye on the road as we enter the peak season for deer-related crashes.

Since 2017 there have been over 100,000 crashes involving deer on Ohio’s roadways, according to a release.

More than 45 percent of those crashes occurred in October, November and December.

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“While the fall season is one that many Ohioans look forward to, drivers should also prepare themselves for the annual increase in deer activity that begins around the same time,” Gov. Mike DeWine said in a release. “During this time of year, it’s important to be extra diligent behind the wheel at all hours of the day, but especially at dawn and dusk.”

The routes with the most deer-related crashes were Interstate 71, state Route 2, U.S. 30, U.S. 33 and Interstate 75, according to a release.

Colonel Charles Jones with Ohio State Highway cautioned drivers to keep their full focus on the roadway.

If you do hit a deer, Jones suggested to move to a safe place, turn on your hazards and call authorities to report the crash.

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