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Deer Strikes Surge: 58,806 Crashes Cost $130 Million
10/1/2025
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Story summary
- In 2024, AA members reported 1,419 deer strikes, up from 1,054 in 2021, with a steady annual rise.
- By August 2025, over 1,000 deer strikes had occurred, heightening concerns for deer deaths on rural roads.
- AAA reported 58,806 vehicle-deer crashes in 2023, causing over $130 million in damages; claims can reach $10,000, especially during hunting season.
