Collisions with animals

Selected research bibliography

Highlights from the Institute's research since 1969

News releases

October 30, 2008 Collisions with deer and other animals spike in November; fatal crashes up 50 since 2000

November 18, 2004 Many deaths in vehicle-animal collisions are avoidable — major factor is failure to use safety belts and motorcycle helmets; fatal crashes jumped 27 percent in 2003 compared with previous year PDF documents

Status Report newsletter PDF documents

Vol. 43, No. 10, November 25, 2008: Collisions with deer and other animals spike during November, HLDI finds

Vol. 40, No. 1, January 3, 2005: Human deaths in crashes with  animals can be reduced, even without reducing the  collisions

Vol. 39, No. 1, January 3, 2004: Deer collisions are on the increase, and many countermeasures aren't effective; Temporary signs that get drivers' attention can reduce deer collisions

Vol. 28, No. 4, April 3, 1993: Deer, moose collisions with motor vehicles peak in spring and fall

Advisory PDF documents

October 2003 Deer-vehicle collisions: no easy solutions but some methods work or show promise

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