Deer crashes in NY spike during fall mating season — and cause 60K accidents a year: DOT

Source: New York Post

Horny deer are turning New York roads into a minefield. Deer mating season kicks into overdrive in the fall and that means they’re on the move across Empire State’s highways and byways — causing an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 vehicle collisions each year, according to the New York State Department of Transportation, which launched a new ad campaign to spread awareness. “Deer don’t check traffic.