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4,616 Deer Crashes This Year: Drivers Urged to Stay Alert

10/21/2025

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The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office in Maine warns drivers to watch for deer after 4,616 deer-related crashes this year and 510 this month.
Most incidents occur between 4-8 AM and 7-11 PM.
South Carolina's deer mating season peaks from October to November, accounting for 45% of deer collisions, with Spartanburg, Anderson, and Greenville counties ranking high.
Drivers should stay cautious near wooded areas and avoid swerving if a deer appears.

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The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office in Maine warns drivers to watch for deer after 4,616 deer-related crashes this year and 510 this month.
Most incidents occur between 4-8 AM and 7-11 PM.
South Carolina's deer mating season peaks from October to November, accounting for 45% of deer collisions, with Spartanburg, Anderson, and Greenville counties ranking high.
Drivers should stay cautious near wooded areas and avoid swerving if a deer appears.