New York warns drivers of rising deer collision risks this fall

New York officials are warning drivers that deer and moose become more active during fall breeding season, increasing collision risks, especially at dawn and dusk and during October through December. The state has an estimated 1.3 million to 1.6 million white-tailed deer and about 700 moose in the Adirondack region. In 2024, New York recorded 32,287 crashes involving deer and 7,616 involving other animals, with deer collisions peaking in November. Motorists are urged to slow down, scan both sides of the road, watch for additional animals after one crosses, and brake firmly rather than swerve if a collision is imminent.