Did You Get Your Deer- With Your Automobile?

Pennsylvania's two-week deer hunting season kicks off today !

 Did you know that more than $400 million in damage is caused by crashes involving deer every year?

You don’t even need to hit a deer to wreck your car. Each year approximately 1.2 million collisions are  caused by just the presence of deer.

Pennsylvania drivers have a one in 73 chance of hitting a deer on the roads. It’s one of the highest rates in the nation, and it gets even higher during this time of year.The peak season for deer crashes runs from now until mid-December.

The average car insurance claim for drivers who hit a deer is about $3,400.

Experts advise drivers to not swerve out of the way of a deer. That can lead to more serious accidents.