HARRISBURG – The number of deer-related crashes in Pennsylvania has been on the rise since 2020, with last year’s total of 6,426 setting a five-year high, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
Autumn means increased deer activity on roads. Deer become more active at dawn and dusk, and if you see one, there are usually more, according to state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33).
PennDOT advises motorists involved in a deer-related crash to assess the situation to determine whether they need to contact local authorities. Pennsylvanians can report a dead deer for removal from state-maintained roads by calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD or submitting feedback through the PennDOT Customer Care Center.
