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Deer crashes in NY spike during fall mating season — and cause 60K accidents a year: DOT

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Erickson, J. (2026, October 10). Deer crashes in NY spike during fall mating season — and cause 60K accidents a year: DOT. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/10/us-news/deer-crashes-spike-during-fall-mating-season-in-new-york/

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During fall mating season in New York State, deer activity increases significantly, leading to approximately 60,000 to 70,000 vehicle collisions annually. The New York State Department of Transportation reports that about 40% to 43% of these accidents occur between October and December when deer are most active. These crashes can be dangerous, with five fatalities reported each season due to the large size of adult male white-tailed deer, which can weigh up to 400 pounds. The NYDOT has launched a public awareness campaign and provided safety tips for drivers to mitigate risks during this period.

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During the fall mating season in New York state, 60,000 to 70,000 vehicle collisions with deer occur each year. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYDOT) launched an awareness campaign to alert drivers about this risk. About 40% to 43% of these accidents happen from October through December when the breeding season peaks. Adult male white-tailed deer, which are common in New York and can weigh up to 400 pounds, pose significant hazards due to their unpredictable behavior near roads. The NYDOT advises drivers to scan roadsides ahead, especially at dusk or dawn, and reduce speed during night hours to prevent collisions that could be deadly; such crashes kill roughly five people annually.

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Horny deer are turning New York roads into a minefield. asserted

deer → turn → minefield

Deer mating season kicks into overdrive in the fall and that means they’re on the move across Empire State’s highways and byways — causing an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 vehicle collisions each year, according to the New York State Department of Transportation, which launched a new ad campaign to spread awareness. uncertain

which → kick → awareness

“Deer don’t check traffic. asserted

Deer → check → traffic

They don’t use crosswalks and apparently their friends give awful advice,” the NYDOT said. asserted

NYDOT → use → advice

Roughly 40% to 43% of these crashes take place from October through December during the peak deer breeding season. asserted

43 → take → season

But hitting a deer at speeds of up to 60 mph can be deadly. asserted

hitting → hit → mph

Such crashes kill roughly five people every season. asserted

crashes → kill → people

An adult male white-tailed deer — the most common in New York state — typically weighs between 150 and 300 pounds, while bigger bucks can top 350 and sometimes reach 400 pounds. asserted

bucks → weigh → pounds

The NYDOT offers these safety tips: asserted

NYDOT → offer → tips

Scan roads and roadsides ahead at dusk or dawn, when they are most likely to come out. asserted

they → scan → dusk

Be sure all vehicle occupants wear seat belts and children are strapped into child seats. asserted

children → wear → seats

Slow down when approaching deer or moose standing near the roadside as they may bolt into the road. uncertain

they → slow → road

Be alert and use caution when traveling through frequent deer crossing areas, which are usually marked with “leaping stag” signs. asserted

which → use → signs

If a deer does run in front of your vehicle, brake firmly but do not swerve. asserted

deer → run → vehicle

Swerving can cause a vehicle-vehicle collision or cause the vehicle to strike a pedestrian or a fixed object, such as a tree or utility pole. asserted

vehicle → swerve → tree

If you do hit a deer, pull your vehicle to the shoulder away from traffic and turn on your hazard lights, stay buckled up and remain inside. asserted

you → hit → lights

Never go near an injured deer as they are unpredictable and dangerous. asserted

they → go → deer

Dial 911 if someone is hurt. asserted

someone → dial → 911

Deer crashes in NY spike during fall mating season — and cause 60K accidents a year: DOT

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