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Kentucky Warns Drivers: Deer Crashes Spike This Fall

10/14/2025

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Kentucky transportation officials urge drivers to exercise caution as deer activity peaks this fall.
In 2024, Kentucky reported 3,406 deer-related crashes, with six fatalities and 22 serious injuries.
Nearly half of wildlife-related crashes occur in the last three months.
A federally funded study examined wildlife-vehicle collisions and evaluated countermeasures like fencing and vegetation management to improve road safety.

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Story summary

Kentucky transportation officials urge drivers to exercise caution as deer activity peaks this fall.
In 2024, Kentucky reported 3,406 deer-related crashes, with six fatalities and 22 serious injuries.
Nearly half of wildlife-related crashes occur in the last three months.
A federally funded study examined wildlife-vehicle collisions and evaluated countermeasures like fencing and vegetation management to improve road safety.