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Fall means more deer activity. MoDOT shares driver safety tips


Fall means more deer activity. MoDOT shares driver safety tips

Most deer strikes with vehicles occur during October and November and between the hours of 6 am to 7 am and 6 pm to 9 pm.

Watch Out for Deer Along Roadways in October and November

MoDOT crews are not called out after hours to remove an item unless it is a road safety hazard in a driving lane. MoDOT does not employ any ...

Deer love Missouri roads during fall, despite crashes. Here's why

Stay on guard after a close call or when you see a single deer, as there are likely more. · Watch for the reflection of deer eyes from vehicle ...

MoDOT shares tips to help drivers stay safe during fall months

To avoid hitting a deer, always be cautious and regularly scan both sides of the roadway. Watch for the reflection of deer eyes from vehicle ...

MoDOT protocol for clearing dead deer from the roadways - YouTube

A sure sign of fall: deer are on the move, and they are everywhere. The Missouri Department of Transportation remains busy assessing clean ...

MoDOT warns that cooler nights bring increased wild animal ...

“Shorter days mean motorists are driving in the dark more often and when deer are more active,” said MoDOT State Maintenance Director Natalie ...

MoDOT protocol for clearing dead deer from the roadways - FOX 2

A sure sign of fall: deer are on the move, and they are everywhere. The Missouri Department of Transportation remains busy assessing clean ...

Watch out for deer along Missouri roadways this fall - KOLR

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The arrival of fall also means the arrival of deer and other wild animals on the move. MoDOT reminds motorists to be ...

Deer will dare; drivers beware | Missouri Department of Transportation

Distracted driving—particularly when wildlife is on the move—can be deadly.” If a deer/vehicle collision has resulted in the death of the deer ...

Missouri's Proactive Steps to Reduce Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions

Ransin Injury Law Blog: Safety Tips for Avoiding Deer on Springfield, Missouri Roadways · 1. Be Extra Vigilant at Dawn and Dusk: · 2. Use High ...

Watch out for deer on the road | Article - Army.mil

Decreasing daylight can also contribute to accidents, Busbice said, since deer are more active at dawn and dusk, and more drivers, especially ...

Chance of Hitting a Deer in Missouri | Insuring for Deer Accidents

Do not approach or touch the animal in the road. Pull off the roadway and immediately contact local law enforcement to file a report. Most ...

Fall means more deer on the road: 4 ways time of day, month and ...

In analyzing thousands of deer-vehicle collisions, we found that these accidents occur most frequently at dusk and dawn, when deer are most ...

Buckle Up for Deer Season: Stay Alert And Drive Safe This Fall

... drivers may see more deer along roads in the fall ... In the fall, however, heightened alertness is crucial due to peak deer activity ...

5 safe driving tips for deer season | Clayton Hanley Insurance

** Be aware. Oct -Dec is peak deer activity. ... ** DO NOT SWERVE** Do not swerve to avoid a deer collision. By swerving you put yourself at risk ...

Missouri is one of the top 10 states to hit animals | ksdk.com

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Drivers in Missouri are more likely to hit an animal on the road than in 40 other states. State Farm released its ...

What to do if you hit a deer with your vehicle in Missouri

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says that drivers should never swerve to avoid animals in the road, as it can cause loss of ...

5 safe driving tips for deer season - Allstate

When autumn begins, it's important to remember that deer become more active as they get ready for mating season — which can mean a greater risk of ...

Cute But Deadly | Missouri Department of Transportation

Fall is breeding season and deer are on the move, especially at dawn and dusk. Drivers should never swerve to avoid animals in the road as it ...

Are there any potential risks of deer attacks while driving at night on ...

If possible, plan your day so that you don't have to drive during dawn and dusk. Full on daytime is best, full on nighttime is second best. Just ...