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3:08 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, State Route 37, Town of Theresa
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5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, County Route 22, Town of Theresa
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6:18 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, State Route 12 and Outer Gotham Street Rd.
Car-Deer Accident
8:29 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, I-81 NB on ramp, exit 40, town of Ellisburg
Car-Deer Accident
9:29 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, I-81 south, mile marker 137, town of Ellisburg
Car-Deer Accident
7:46 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, SR 12E and Turkey Hollow, town of Brownville
Car-Deer Accident
4:11 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, County Route 59, town of Brownville
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5:45 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, County Route 54, town of Brownville
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2:50 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, State Route 37
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5:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, US Route 11 and Fox Ranch Road, Antwerp
Car-Deer Accident
1:41 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, County Route 53, town of Brownville
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5:44 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, State Route 3, town of Champion
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5:21 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, State Routes 12 and 180, town of Clayton
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8:17 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, County Route 67, town of Watertown
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6:03 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, State Route 12 and CR 5, town of Clayton
Car-Deer Accident
5:20 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, State Route 37
Car-Deer Accident
6:08 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, Gillette Road, town of Watertown
Car-Deer Accident
5:19 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, State Route 126, town of Champion
Car-Deer Accident
7:52 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Water Street, Chaumont
Car-Deer Accident
5:48 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, Interstate 81 NB, near exit 40
Car-Deer Accident
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, Route 3A, town of Wilna
Car-Deer Accident
5:09 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, State Route 12, town of Rutland
Car-Deer Accident
4:55 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, State Route 3 and Jericho Rd., Hounsfield
Car-Deer Accident
6:40 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, State Route 342, town of Pamelia
Car-Deer Accident
6:32 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, Interstate 781, town of LeRay
Car-Coyote Accident
6:12 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, US Route 11 and Bacon Road, LeRay
Car-Deer Accident
7:52 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, Interstate 81, town of Orleans, south of exit 50
Car-Deer Accident
5:17 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, State Route 37 and Crystal Lake Road
Car-Deer Accident
6:20 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, US Route 11 and Balch Place, Mannsville
Car-Deer Accident
5:24 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, State Route 180 and Grove Cemetery Road
Car-Deer Accident
5:37 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, State Route 12 and Gotham Street Road
Car-Deer Accident
5:20 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, State Route 26 and Putnam Hill Road
Car-Deer Accident
2:33 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, State Route 180, town of Orleans
Car-Deer Accident
2:18 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, State Route 26 and Bedlam Rd., town of LeRay
Car-Deer Accident
5:50 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, State Route 283, town of LeRay
Car-Deer Accident
5:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, State Route 26, town of Theresa
Car-Deer Accident
5:09 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, I-81, exit 45, town of Watertown
Car-Deer Accident
4:50 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, Route 126, just outside of W. Carthage
Car-Deer Accident
5:11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, Route 37, town of Theresa
Car-Deer Accident
7:37 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, u-turn 57, Interstate 81
Car-Deer Accident
6:16 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, County Route 42, town of Wilna
Car-Deer Accident
6:06 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, I-81, exit 44 on ramp, town of Watertown
Car-Deer Accident
5:57 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, State Route 3, town of Rutland
Car-Deer Accident
5:47 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, State Route 178 and Lighthouse Road
Car-Deer Accident
5:29 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, State Route 126, town of Champion
Car-Deer Accident
5:11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, US Route 11, Philadelphia
Car-Deer Accident
8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, State Route 12E and Butts Road, Brownville
Car-Deer Accident (2-deer)
5:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, State Route 12 at Switzer Road, Copenhagen
Car-Deer Accident
4:32 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, State Route 126 near Ball Road, Rutland
Car-Deer Accident
7:25 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, State Route 26, Alex Bay Drive-In
Car-Deer Accident
5:42 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 40355 Hull Road, town of Antwerp
Car-Deer Accident
5:33 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, State Route 126 and Conroy Dr., Champion
Car-Deer Accident
5:25 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, Route 11, near Fuccillo’s
Car-Deer Accident
6:40 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, Interstate 81 NB near exit 48, town of Pamelia
Car-Deer Accident
3:32 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, State Route 26 and Schell Road, Theresa
Car-Deer Accident
7:39 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 800 block of Washington Street, Watertown
Car-Deer Accident
5:22 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, State Route 283, town of LeRay
Car-Deer Accident
8:32 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, Interstate 81 NB, mile marker 173 Orleans
Car-Deer Accident
7:25 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, County Route 30
Car-Deer Accident
6:25 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, 19603 CR 65, town of Watertown
Car-Deer Accident
6:05 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, I-81 NB, Exit 46, town of Watertown
Car-Deer Accident
6:10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, State Route 411, town of Theresa
Car-Deer Accident
6:03 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, Log London Road and SR 193, Ellisburg
Car-Deer Accident
8:05 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, Interstate 81 South, mile 137, Ellisburg
Car-Deer Accident
1:52 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, Interstate 81 at Exit 39 Mannsville
Car-Deer Accident
7:24 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, 800 block of Ives Street, Watertown
ALBANY, NY — The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded drivers that deer and moose become more active and are more likely to enter public roadways in the fall. During the months of October, November, and December, it is breeding season and the animals are more visible. Two-thirds of the crashes between deer and vehicles occur during this three-month span. Motorists should also be alert for moose on roadways in the Adirondacks and surrounding areas this time of year.
“It’s very important that drivers exercise extra caution during the fall months to avoid collisions with deer and moose,” said Mark J.F. Schroeder, DMV Commissioner and Chair of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. “When you see a deer-crossing sign along a highway, that means deer have been seen at that location and have collided with cars there. Those signs are meant to warn you to be extra cautious when driving through such locations.”
“Early fall is a peak time for wildlife activity in New York,” said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos. “I caution all motorists, even those driving in urban areas, to keep an eye out and be aware, particularly during these active fall months, that wildlife can cross their paths. The key is for drivers to be alert during dawn and dusk, drive slower, and not to swerve if they encounter a deer or moose.”
Motorists should be aware animals are especially active at dawn and dusk when visibility may be reduced and commuter traffic may be heavy. The DEC recommends these precautions motorists can take to reduce the chance of hitting a deer or moose:
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Decrease speed when you approach deer near roadsides. Deer can “bolt” or change direction at the last minute.
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If you see a deer go across the road, decrease speed and be careful. Deer travel in groups so expect other deer to follow.
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Use emergency lights or a headlight signal to warn other drivers when deer are seen on or near the road.
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Use caution on roadways marked with deer crossing signs.
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Use extreme caution when driving at dawn or dusk, when animal movement is at its highest and visibility is reduced.
If you encounter an animal on the roadway, brake firmly but do not swerve. Swerving can cause a collision with another vehicle, a tree, a pole, or other objects.
If you do strike an animal, DEC advises motorists to stay away from the animal. A frightened, wounded deer or moose could use its powerful legs and sharp hooves to harm you.
Other tips include:
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Move your vehicle to a safe place. If possible, pull over to the side of the road, and turn on your hazard lights. If you must leave your vehicle, stay off the road and out of the way of any oncoming vehicles. Since these animals are most active at dusk and dawn, you could be less visible to traffic too.
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Call the police. Alert authorities if the animal is blocking traffic and creating a threat for other drivers. If the collision results in injury, death or more than $1,000 in property damage, you must fill out an official crash report and send it to DMV.
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Don’t assume your vehicle is safe to drive. Look for leaking fluid, loose parts, tire damage, broken lights, a hood that won’t latch and other safety hazards. If your vehicle seems unsafe in any way, call for a tow truck.