WV LEADS NATION WITH ANIMAL COLLISIONS (MOSTLY DEER) |
(10/09/2020) |
A new study shows West Virginia has the highest rate of vehicle collisions involving animals. According to State Farm, most animal-related collisions in the United States occur from October to December. While most collisions are with deer (67%), many other animals followed closely behind, such as dogs, cats, farm animals and large rodents. WV has led the nation for years. West Virginia drivers have a 1 in 37 chance of colliding with an animal while driving, according to a press release. In 2019, State Farm had 7,721 auto claims for animal collisions in West Virginia. |