About 2 million times every year, animals and cars collide on U.S. roadways 鈥� often causing serious and even fatal injuries to drivers and passengers, along with about $1 billion in damage, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
And, these collisions spike in the fall and winter, thanks to migration and mating patterns, as well as reduced visibility caused by shorter days and weather conditions.
As random as these collisions might seem, there are things you can do to improve your chances of avoiding one.
Tips to Help You Avoid Wildlife on the Road
Keep these tips in mind when you鈥檙e behind the wheel:
- Be especially careful at dusk and dawn: Not only are these active times for large animals to be out and about, but visibility is de