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

Authorities are reminding Ohioans to control the highway as we enter the height season for deer-related crashes.

Since 2017 there have been over 100,000 crashes involving deer on Ohio’s roadways, in line with a launch.

Greater than 45 % of these crashes occurred in October, November and December.

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“Whereas the autumn season is one which many Ohioans sit up for, drivers also needs to put together themselves for the annual enhance in deer exercise that begins across the identical time,” Gov. Mike DeWine stated in a launch. “Throughout this time of 12 months, it’s vital to be additional diligent behind the wheel in any respect hours of the day, however particularly at daybreak and nightfall.”

The routes with essentially the most deer-related crashes had been Interstate 71, state Route 2, U.S. 30, U.S. 33 and Interstate 75, in line with a launch.

Colonel Charles Jones with Ohio State Freeway cautioned drivers to maintain their full deal with the roadway.

For those who do hit a deer, Jones advised to maneuver to a protected place, flip in your hazards and name authorities to report the crash.

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