This has resulted in different numbers of employees driving on site roads during periods of maximum deer activity. The number of accidents is most likely related to the amount of traffic at these critical times and the number of deer in the population. The tendency for certain employees to work longer days has increased the probability that they will be involved in a deer-vehicle accident. The places where employees work on the SRS also have shifted over the years, and this further complicates the explanation for the patterns of deer-vehicle accidents. Reduced speed will make it more likely that you can avoid a collision with a deer.
Most accidents occur under optimal driving conditions on clear days and straight roads.
Stay alert . The hours before and after sunrise and sunset are when most accidents occur. The months of October and November are when most accidents occur during the year, and these involve primarily large One deer often means more deer. Deer frequently travel in groups, so when one deer crosses the road, there may be others waiting to cross. Slow down after the first crossing and watch for others to dash into the road.