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Ohio Patrol Warns: Deer Season Brings Increased Crashes

11/3/2025

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The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) warns drivers to exercise caution during deer season, especially in early November when deer-related crashes rise.
The rise ties to peak deer breeding and daylight saving time ending, with deer active at dusk.
OSHP advises drivers to scan for deer, stay aware of activity, and brake rather than swerve.
Since 2020, Ohio has had over 108,000 deer crashes, with 49 fatalities.

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The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) warns drivers to exercise caution during deer season, especially in early November when deer-related crashes rise.
The rise ties to peak deer breeding and daylight saving time ending, with deer active at dusk.
OSHP advises drivers to scan for deer, stay aware of activity, and brake rather than swerve.
Since 2020, Ohio has had over 108,000 deer crashes, with 49 fatalities.