Statewide Iowa (RI) — An hour less of daylight means it’s time to be more aware of deer moving across roadways. Iowa State Patrol Sergeant Paul Gardner says the end of the harvest is another signal that deer will be on the move.
You can see a deer on the roadway at any time, but the beginning and end of the day are often busiest.
Gardner says it’s best to be on the lookout and be able to slow down and avoid a deer. But if one catches you off guard, it’s best to stay the course.
Gardner says there were there were nine fatal car/deer accidents in 2024. There have been just over five thousand car/deer accidents so far this year in Iowa.
