In Adams County, U.S. Highway 281 near the Little Blue River appears to be the scene of more car-deer accidents than most open areas, said John Rust, chief deputy for the Adams County Sheriff's Department. He said motorists should drive defensively. Since Nov. 1, the Adams County Sheriff's Department has made 13 deer-related accident reports. This number compares with 3,658 in 1987. The number of deer-related incidents has increased steadily, Figgs said.
Some people believe deer whistles are the answer.
Figgs said there is little evidence they work. Those suggest the whistles are ineffective of alerting deer to your presence. Don't rely on them to chase deer away. The problem appears to be the volume of the warning whistles is softer than the car noise, Figgs said. If a vehicle does strike a deer, the motorist should notify his or her insurance company and law enforcement.