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Antler Alert: Annual KDOT warning issued to motorists From Naitore Djigbenou/Allen Blair Frankfort, KY - Peak season has arrived for deer activity on Kentucky roadways, and motorists are reminded to stay alert for wildlife to keep safe as state transportation officials' issue their annual Antler Alert. Nearly half of wildlife collisions occur during the last three months of the year. In 2024, there were 190 reported deer collisions in Adair and all surrounding counties, with 67 reported in Metcalfe Co., 49 reported in Taylor Co., 29 reported in Russell Co., 19 reported in Green Co., 11 reported in Adair Co., 9 reported in Cumberland Co., and 6 reported in Casey Co. The Transportation Cabinet offers these driving tips to stay safe:
According to Joe McDermott, deer program coordinator with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR), deer movement is near peak activity this year when the rut, otherwise known as mating season, begins at the end of October and continues through December. "Deer activity peaks in the fall not only because of the rut, but also because their food sources and cover change as the seasons shift," McDermott said. "As foliage disappears and crops are harvested, deer are more likely to travel greater distances and cross roadways in search of food and shelter. That means drivers should expect to encounter deer almost anywhere, anytime this season." In Kentucky, there were 3,406 highway crashes in 2024 that reported a vehicle striking a deer, up nearly 180 over the previous year and the highest recorded in the last five years. As a result of those collisions, six people were killed - three more than the previous year - and 22 were seriously injured, which was a decrease from last year. Hopkins County saw the highest number of reported crashes last year - 133. Half of the top 10 counties with the most crashes were in western Kentucky. A list of crash counts by county are available here: 2024-Reported-Deer-Collisions-Kentucky (PDF). State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. issues a yearly report of collisions involving deer and other wildlife based on insurance claims. Despite a national decrease in wildlife involved collisions, for the year ending June 30, 2025, State Farm reported more than 1.7 million animal collision claims in the United States, of which more than 1.1 million involved deer. Kentuckians should drive safely and scan the roadside, especially at sunrise and sunset when deer are most active. Motorists are asked to report all deer-vehicle collisions to police. KYTC traffic engineers use the crash data to aid in placing deer-crossing warning signs and other safety measures. Kentucky was one of 17 states to receive a federal grant aimed at making roadways safer for people and wildlife. The $1.2 million award funded a wildlife-vehicle collision reduction plan and a pilot study in central Kentucky that was completed this year. Analysts examined vehicle collisions along the U.S.60/Interstate 64 corridor in Jefferson, Shelby and Franklin Counties where white-tailed deer are involved in a high number of collisions. Data was collected to understand deer habitat and behavior patterns using drones, GPS collars, trail cameras and field surveys. Countermeasures like adding fencing, managing vegetation and lighting expansion are some considerations being considered. This story was posted on 2025-10-13 12:06:08
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