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KYTC issues Antler Alert as deer mating season means increased risk of deer strikes
The peak season for deer activity on Kentucky roadways has arrived, and state transportation officials are reminding drivers to stay alert for wildlife when traveling.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued their annual “Antler Alert”, stating that nearly half of wildlife collisions in Kentucky occur in the last three months of the year during deer mating season.
The KYTC says there were more than 3,400 highway crashes involving a deer strike in 2024, up about 180 from the year prior and the highest recorded total in the last five years. Six people were killed and 22 were seriously injured in collisions involving a deer last year. Hardin County had the second-highest number of collisions in 2024 with 121.
The KYTC reminds drivers to stay aware on the roadways, especially during dawn and dusk when deer are most active. Always wear a seatbelt, use your bright lights unless a vehicle is approaching, and eliminate distractions. Take your foot off the gas if you see a deer as they tend to travel in groups, and if a deer runs out in front of you don’t swerve as it can result in a more serious crash with an oncoming vehicle or roadside object. Report any deer-vehicle collisions to law enforcement.
Learn more about deer collision statistics, and efforts taken to protect drivers and wildlife, on the KYTC website.
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