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NPTC Safety Article- November 2023 -Avoiding Deer Strikes

Safety Letter November 20, 2023 Casey Nighbor
NPTC Safety Article- November 2023 -Avoiding Deer Strikes

As if the shift to daylight savings time and the coming holiday season doesn’t cause enough distraction in our daily schedules, we must worry about deer strikes. This is the time of year when deer are most active and with that in mind, now is a good time to review the dangers of animals in the roadway.

Deer are more active during breeding, migration, and hunting season, increasing the likelihood of crashes from mid-October to mid-December. Here are some tips for staying safe