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According to a recently released study by State Farm Insurance Company, an estimated 1.09 million traffic accidents involving deer occurred between July 1, 2010, and June 30th, 2011 - a 7 percent decline from the previous year.
Pennsylvania tops the list of states with 101,299 deer-motor vehicle collisions per year, followed by Michigan with 78,304.
If the deer-vehicle accident rate is expressed as the odds of hitting a deer over a 12-month period, the highest likelihood is in West Virginia (1 chance in 53) and the lowest in Hawaii (1 on 6,267). Virginia stands out among the high risk states with a rate of 1 per 110 and ranks on the 12th place. Neighboring Maryland ranks 13th with 1 per 119.5 while North Carolina ranks 16th with 1 per 139.4.
The study shows that deer-vehicle collisions are most likely in November, during the deer migration and mating season. November alone accounts for 18 percent of all accidents. During November, accidents involving deer are three times more likely to occur than during any time between from February to August.
October has the second highest risk of deer collisions.
If you have been injured in a Virginia auto accident, contact a Culpeper accident attorney today.
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