Talking deer collisions with U of M

Deer-vehicle collisions increase when clocks fall back

On the first Sunday of November each year in the U.S., clocks “fall back” one hour with the end of daylight saving time and usher in the shorter, darker days of the winter months. This adjustment has serious implications beyond the loss of sunlight. Research shows that the end of daylight saving time brings a 16% rise in vehicle and deer collisions in the week following. Q: How do deer collisions affect Minnesota drivers? The effect of a deer…

Talking deer collisions with U of M

On the first Sunday of November each year in the United States, clocks “fall back” one hour with the end of daylight saving time and usher in the shorter, darker days of the winter months. This adjustment has serious implications…