As the states’ human population increases, and more people move to the country increasing commuting traffic, so does deer-vehicle collisions.

Drivers throughout the state should be cautious of roaming white-tailed deer throughout the year, especially during the rut or breeding season, typically from October to November.

Studies show that about 45% of deer-vehicle collisions occur during this time as deer naturally increase their movements related to breeding.

Most vehicle collisions occur near dawn and dusk because deer tend to move more during these times. Unfortunately, these are also the times that most humans commute to work in their vehicles. Although deer-vehicle

Although deer-vehicle collisions are an issue in South Carolina, the state is in a much better position than most states, particularly states in the Northeast and upper Midwest where there are a reported 30,000-50,000 deer-vehicle collisions annually.

The SC Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) reported approximately 3,086 reported deer-vehicle collisions in 2019, similar to the year prior.