Quote :

"State Farm estimates that 1.5 million vehicles collide with deer every year, resulting in 150 motorists deaths and $1.1 billion in vehicle damages."

http://money.cnn.com/2005/11/04/news/newsmakers/deer/index.htm?cnn=yes

Also of interest:

Quote :

"The insurance company said it based its rankings on the total number of deer-accident claims filed with State Farm and did not adjust for population. The auto insurer says that attentive driving is still the best deterrent for such accidents. In order to avoid such collisions, State Farm says drivers should use their high-beam headlights as much as possible to illuminate deer hiding on the side of the road and to not rely on car-mounted 'deer whistles,' which studies show not to affect the animal. If a collision with a deer is unavoidable, according to the company, it is best not to swerve, which could increase the risk of injury and could cause you to lose control of your car."

I would have thought NC would have ranked higher, then again, 1.5 million a year is a hell of a lot.

11/4/2005 3:19:40 PM

i got my last car by pwnt'ng a deer

11/4/2005 3:25:04 PM

I'm really surprised NJ isn't on the list.

11/4/2005 3:36:00 PM

Also, don't hit the brakes if collision is inevitable, it dips the front of the vehicle down and sends 'em right up into the windsheild.... Hit the gas.. you'll win!!

Or you could give me a call and I'll do my best to thin the population a little

mmmm.... venison

11/4/2005 4:35:43 PM

Instead of overall collisions, i wonder what the collision/person to ratio is. I bet WV would be near the top there, mostly everyone from home including myself has hit one.

BTW its really easy to do $4,500 in damage to an Envoy. Hit the deer about 40 when it was snowing, just plowed it right over. Broke the headlight, grill, and small dent, and trim. Bumper was fine tho

[Edited on November 4, 2005 at 5:38 PM. Reason : reason]

11/4/2005 5:36:12 PM

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waiting for deer jokes... oh wait. I used them all up.

11/4/2005 5:44:15 PM

^

11/4/2005 5:44:36 PM

Quote :

"Also, don't hit the brakes if collision is inevitable, it dips the front of the vehicle down and sends 'em right up into the windsheild.... Hit the gas.. you'll win!! "

Speaking of which, my truck needs a brush guard.

11/4/2005 7:01:22 PM

hmm, i saw 4 deer in my driveway a few mins ago

11/4/2005 7:16:00 PM

WHAT ABOUT THE TOP 10 STATES FOR MOTORCYCLE+DEER COLLISIONS LOL

11/4/2005 7:28:29 PM

^NC is # 1 there

11/4/2005 7:28:51 PM

^TWW is #1 actually.

11/4/2005 7:39:24 PM

haha i was about to say PAGING JBAZZZZZ

11/4/2005 9:15:08 PM

I killed a deer today... and not with my truck. I'm doing my part to help out!

11/5/2005 11:56:28 PM

11/5/2005 11:57:19 PM

omg, that is awesome

11/6/2005 3:18:03 AM

ahaha

11/6/2005 12:47:44 PM