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AAA Urges Caution as Peak Deer Season Raises Collision Risks Across Delaware
AAA is urging Delaware drivers to use caution as deer activity increases during the fall mating season, when collisions are more common, particularly at dawn and dusk. The average animal-strike insurance claim for Delaware policyholders reached $7,500 in 2025, up 20% from five years earlier. AAA advises motorists to watch for deer near wooded areas,…
Read MoreAAA: Vehicle-Deer Collisions Peak in Fall, Average Claim Tops $5,600
AAA is warning drivers to be extra cautious this fall as deer activity spikes during mating season, raising the risk of crashes that can be dangerous and costly. Nationwide, about 2.1 million deer-related crashes occur annually, causing $10 billion in losses, 59,000 injuries, and 440 deaths. From 2014–2023, more than 1,900 people were killed in…
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