Patrol Says Brake Don't Swerve for Deer, and Other Tips

Brake, Don’t Swerve: Patrol shares safety tips ahead of peak deer season

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding everyone to drive cautiously as deer-related crashes tend to rise in early November across Ohio. There is typically an uptick in these types of crashes due to the combination of peak deer breeding season and the end of daylight-saving time. “This is the time of year […] The post Brake, Don’t Swerve: Patrol shares safety tips ahead of peak deer season appeared first on Ashland Source - …

Patrol says brake don't swerve for deer, and other tips

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKBN) - It's deer season, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding everyone to be careful. Crashes increase in early November as deer breeding begins, and it's the end of daylight saving time. There were 438 deer strikes in Trumbull County in 2024, 433 in Mahoning, and 307 in Columbiana. In PennDOT’s northwest region, which includes Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties, there were 566 deer-rel…

Darker evening commutes and deer mating season breed higher risk of crashes

As we ‘fall back,’ check vehicle headlights and be alert for wildlife RICHMOND — On Nov. 2, the clock shifts back an hour, meaning earlier morning and shorter evening light. With that change, many people will be commuting home after work in darkness and during an active time of the year for deer. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is encouraging ...