: Collision rates often rise during mating seasons (the "rut" for deer) or during migrations, such as amphibians moving to breeding ponds during spring rains. Economic and Safety Impacts
are the most commonly hit large animal, involved in over 80% of reported vehicle collisions in some regions. RoadKill
: Roadkill can lead to local extinctions for species with low reproductive rates or high mobility, such as mountain lions and newts : Collision rates often rise during mating seasons
The sheer volume of roadkill is staggering, with an estimated killed annually in the United States alone. Most Affected Species : RoadKill
Roadkill is not just a conservation issue; it is a major public safety hazard and financial burden. Report road-killed deer to help AGFC monitor disease