Drivers urged to take caution with deer crossing roads more often

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is urging drivers to slow down and stay alert with deer becoming increasingly active for the next several weeks.

Deer are more active this time of year because it’s the lead-up to the fall breeding season — so bucks are traveling to new areas and searching for does, which pose a threat to vehicles on the road. Additionally, when daylight-saving time ends on Nov. 5, more cars are on the road between dusk and dawn, which is the peak time for deer activity.

“While the peak of the whitetail rut is still a few weeks off, deer already are spending more time on the move and are bound to be crossing roads more often,” said Game Commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans. “While motorists always should remain alert while driving, it’s especially important now in the coming weeks to be on the lookout for whitetails.”

It’s simple actions that make it so drivers reduce their chances of colliding with a deer. The game commission suggests paying close attention while driving on roads marked with “Deer Crossing” signs.

The commission also reminds drivers that deer often travel in groups. So, if a driver successfully passes one, it doesn’t mean the threat is over, another could be nearby.

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