Deer vs Car

usranger74 · 10-07-2010, 10:31 PM

http://www.statefarm.com/_pdf/collis...elihood_09.pdf

This is a Map showing the likelihood of a deer car collision by state.

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-07-2010, 11:05 PM

I didn't realize that West Virginia was the most dangerous state for hitting deer. I thought Alabama would be a little higher than it is. Thanks for posting.

cactusjack · 10-07-2010, 11:08 PM

Looks like Hawaii, Arizona, and Nevada are the places to be.

**schoeney** · 10-08-2010, 04:04 AM

Hawaii, deer?

cactusjack · 10-08-2010, 09:18 AM

You are LEAST likely to hit a deer in Hawaii, Arizona and Nevada.

**ringadingh** · 10-08-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Looks like Hawaii, Arizona, and Nevada are the places to be.

Not if you like deer hunting. They should import some.

**Cajunrider** · 10-08-2010, 09:42 AM

I knew it was very high in Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan. I also would have thought that Kentucky was a higher risk than what the map shows. We'd see deer road kill everywhere when hunting in western Kentucky. Thanks for posting this.

**Kawhead** · 10-08-2010, 12:45 PM

I'm one of the reasons the statistics are higher in OH and NC.

chainsaw · 10-08-2010, 03:28 PM

Not fair Kawhead, you were on your bike.

jandreu · 10-08-2010, 04:06 PM

Yes, we have deer in Hawaii but they are Axis Deer about the size of a German Sheppard [dog not nationality]. Actually saw one dead on the road just the other day.

Surprised at the high rate for W. VA. Not about the number of deer being hit but at the number reported. Figured the mountain folks would just pick it up and call it dinner.

jesse · 10-08-2010, 07:59 PM

Good information. WV is a dangerous place, not just for deer! They have all sorts of animals and the woody areas are close to the road.
It is that time of year, everyone be careful.

skiman · 10-09-2010, 01:03 AM

The data is skewed for WV most of them accidents are really dinner

capnbly · 10-10-2010, 12:47 PM

Funny y'all should mention this. I had an unfortunate meeting with a deer about 3 weeks ago......On my bike! I was only doing about 35 or 40 when I hit it, but it did a number on me and my wife.

She got lots of road rash and a broken wrist. I got head injuries with brain bleeding, loss if hearing in my left ear (which is hopefully temporary) and I broke my collar bone in 4 places which required surgery and the installation of a steel plate.

Needless to say.....I'm hoping the deer hunters have a REALLY good season here in Alabama this year :)

Loafer · 10-10-2010, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capnbly

Funny y'all should mention this. I had an unfortunate meeting with a deer about 3 weeks ago......On my bike! I was only doing about 35 or 40 when I hit it, but it did a number on me and my wife.

She got lots of road rash and a broken wrist. I got head injuries with brain bleeding, loss if hearing in my left ear (which is hopefully temporary) and I broke my collar bone in 4 places which required surgery and the installation of a steel plate.

Needless to say.....I'm hoping the deer hunters have a REALLY good season here in Alabama this year :)

A speedy recovery to the both of you..

flavor · 10-10-2010, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capnbly

Funny y'all should mention this. I had an unfortunate meeting with a deer about 3 weeks ago......On my bike! I was only doing about 35 or 40 when I hit it, but it did a number on me and my wife.

She got lots of road rash and a broken wrist. I got head injuries with brain bleeding, loss if hearing in my left ear (which is hopefully temporary) and I broke my collar bone in 4 places which required surgery and the installation of a steel plate.

Needless to say.....I'm hoping the deer hunters have a REALLY good season here in Alabama this year :)

That sucks.

Being in RI I'm suprised at the statistics.

In the last 7 or 8 yrs I've hit three and my wife Pat hit 2 with cars. OOPS. One of the deer Pat hit was on I-91 coming out of NH VT just in MA. So I guess that one doesn't count.

We don't need no stinkin gun (rifle pistol shotgun). Just give us a car.............. ;)

10-07-2010, 10:31 PM	#1
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10-07-2010, 11:05 PM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Deer vs Car I didn't realize that West Virginia was the most dangerous state for hitting deer. I thought Alabama would be a little higher than it is. Thanks for posting. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Deer vs Car I knew it was very high in Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan. I also would have thought that Kentucky was a higher risk than what the map shows. We'd see deer road kill everywhere when hunting in western Kentucky. Thanks for posting this. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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10-08-2010, 03:28 PM	#9
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Deer vs Car Not fair Kawhead, you were on your bike.
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10-08-2010, 04:06 PM	#10
jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	Deer vs Car Yes, we have deer in Hawaii but they are Axis Deer about the size of a German Sheppard [dog not nationality]. Actually saw one dead on the road just the other day. Surprised at the high rate for W. VA. Not about the number of deer being hit but at the number reported. Figured the mountain folks would just pick it up and call it dinner. __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net
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10-08-2010, 07:59 PM	#11
jesse Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmington, Arkansas Posts: 1,013	Deer vs Car Good information. WV is a dangerous place, not just for deer! They have all sorts of animals and the woody areas are close to the road. It is that time of year, everyone be careful. __________________ 2012 Goldwing 80,000+ & counting 2005 Nomad 76,585 mi VBA #628 IBA #54485
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10-09-2010, 01:03 AM	#12
skiman Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nashville,NC Posts: 782	Deer vs Car The data is skewed for WV most of them accidents are really dinner __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 FI 12" buckhorn apes Chuckster air kit Mustang seat and fender bib Avon Venom tires 2 right side Harley mufflers the quiet side. TFI fuel control Progressive 430 shocks 430-4213B (Best Mod to the bike I've made) Progressive fork springs (See Above) Kuryakyn grips A touch of chrome farkles Reckless fairing color match 2 tone paint. Kenwood deck with Polk 5 1/4" speakers. 2007 GSX1250 Stock for now
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10-10-2010, 12:47 PM	#13
capnbly Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gadsden, AL Posts: 6	Deer vs Car Funny y'all should mention this. I had an unfortunate meeting with a deer about 3 weeks ago......On my bike! I was only doing about 35 or 40 when I hit it, but it did a number on me and my wife. She got lots of road rash and a broken wrist. I got head injuries with brain bleeding, loss if hearing in my left ear (which is hopefully temporary) and I broke my collar bone in 4 places which required surgery and the installation of a steel plate. Needless to say.....I'm hoping the deer hunters have a REALLY good season here in Alabama this year :)
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