Virginia ranks 9th in the nation for deer-vehicle collisions

Virginia ranks 9th in the nation for deer-vehicle collisions

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- According to a study by the Wildlife Center of Virginia, Virginia ranks ninth in the nation for deer-vehicle collisions. Although West Virginia ranks number one in deer-vehicle collisions, Virginia falls eight places behind our neighboring state at nine. These collisions are most common during November, October and December months, especially during dusk and dawn hours of 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. when deer are most active, per t…