US EditionMotorists cautioned as spring lures more wildlife onto Interior B.C. roads
- In 2023, the Southern Interior of British Columbia recorded 5,548 vehicle collisions involving wildlife, reaching a five-year peak.
- This increase follows an average of about 5,086 collisions annually, driven by more animals crossing roads during spring and early summer months.
- May sees the highest deer activity, while moose movements grow in June and July, with most collisions occurring at dawn and dusk when visibility is poor.
- Trace Acres, program director at Road Safety at Work, emphasized that collisions involving deer, regardless of their size, can be severe and frequently occur so quickly that drivers have little opportunity to respond.
- Authorities advise drivers to stay alert, avoid swerving, slow down near animal crossing signs, and plan routes to reduce collisions and injuries year-round.
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Spring means more wildlife on road, more crash risk
Spring brings longer days, greener roadsides — and a sharp rise in wildlife on the move. Road Safety at Work urges drivers to watch for animals crossing roads during peak wildlife activity periods. “Animals don’t follow traffic rules,” says Trace Acres, program director at Road Safety at Work. “Even a small deer can cause a […]
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