Collisions with animals

Selected research bibliography

Highlights from the Institute's research since 1969

News releases

November 20, 2012 Risk of deer collisions soars in November; animal strike claims most likely in West Virginia

October 30, 2008 Collisions with deer and other animals spike in November; fatal crashes up 50 since 2000

November 18, 2004 Many deaths in vehicle-animal collisions are avoidable — major factor is failure to use safety belts and motorcycle helmets; fatal crashes jumped 27 percent in 2003 compared with previous year

Status Report newsletter articles

Vol. 47, No. 9, November 20, 2012: Risk of collisions with deer is highest during November

Vol. 44, No. 10, November 18, 2009: Animal crashes continue to rise, and so do costs of fixing the damage

Vol. 43, No. 10, November 25, 2008: Collisions with deer and other animals spike during November, HLDI finds

Vol. 40, No. 1, January 3, 2005: Human deaths in crashes with animals can be reduced, even without reducing the collisions

Vol. 39, No. 1, January 3, 2004: Deer collisions are on the increase, and many countermeasures aren't effective • Temporary signs that get drivers' attention can reduce deer collisions

Vol. 28, No. 4, April 3, 1993: Deer, moose collisions with motor vehicles peak in spring and fall

HLDI bulletin

Losses due to animal strikes, Vol. 29, No. 2: April 2012

Advisory

October 2003 Deer-vehicle collisions: no easy solutions but some methods work or show promise