Delaware wildlife officials are warning motorists to be on the lookout for deer bolting into the road.
As days grow shorter and the end of Daylight Saving Time nears, the evening commute hours will coincide with deer’s most active time of day - from dusk to midnight.
Early November is also mating season for deer so you may see more deer chasing each other into the roadway.
Deer typically weigh as much as an average adult human and can cause significant damage to you and your car.
Last year Delaware police departments reported more than 1,700 deer-related crashes. Those crashes caused two deaths and injured more than 60 people.
Nearly 1,000 deer-related crashes have been reported so far this year.
Wildlife officials say the best way to avoid a collision with a deer is to stay alert, especially in areas with deer crossing signs.
If you see a deer, don’t slam on your brakes and swerve. Slow down, stay in your lane and honk once to scare the deer away.
