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    When are deer collisions most common in Finland?

    Seasons and times of day to take extra care.

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    Short answer

    The risk is highest in October and November, when white-tailed deer and roe deer move a lot and days get shorter, according to an insurer quoted by Taloustaito. May is another peak: Verkkouutiset reported over 1,200 game animal accidents in a single May, more than 700 of them with roe deer, as animals move after winter. Most accidents happen at dawn and dusk, when animals are active and visibility is poor.

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    Why

    1. Taloustaito reports that deer collision risk is highest in October and November.
    2. Verkkouutiset reported over 1,200 game accidents in one May.
    3. Accidents cluster at dawn and dusk.

    Details

    Roe deer collisions stand out in April and May, when the animals fight over territories.

    Tip

    Use high beams on empty rural roads in the dark and scan the roadsides.

    What may differ

    Risk differs by region. It is highest where deer populations are dense.

    Common misconception

    Animal collisions only happen in winter.

    What actually happens

    The peaks are in late autumn and in May.

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    Sources

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