I’ve noticed alot of people getting in car/deer accidents and thought this info was interesting…
Each year in New York, an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 deer related accidents occur with upwards of $50 million in vehicle property damage. It is reported that an average of two people die and approximately 1,000 people are injured in New York each year in accidents involving deer. DVAs are a particular problem in Western New York, and Erie County (which contains the Town of Amherst) is among counties in the State with high DVA counts.
Total # of Amherst DVA’s in 2001 256
Total # of Amhurst DVA’s in 2003 546
Average repair cost of a DVA in Amherst $2500
Most likely time of day to hit a deer 5-8 AM and 5-9 PM
Most likely time of year to hit a deer October thru January