Peak mating season for deer in Northern New Jersey is the first three weeks of November. We're in the middle of "rut season" right now. According to AAA the months of October, November and December account for more than half of all deer collisions every year. Deer are most active in the early morning hours when you're driving to work. So be extra careful. If you see a deer slow down and watch out for other deer that may be following the first one. While slowing down honk the horn, brake firmly and do not swerve.
If you do wind up hitting a deer the safety of you and your passengers comes first. Stop driving and pull over to a safe location. Then call the police. Turn your hazard lights on and avoid contact with the deer. The frightened wounded animal might hurt you or injure itself even more. Take photos of the damage and contact your insurance company. I've hit a deer three times. One time it was actually a deer following the one I just avoided. This year I'm seeing more deer than ever. Maybe because of the forest fires and lack of water. One more thing, sometimes a slight dip in the road can prevent a driver from seeing a deer right away. Slow down especially when you can't see all of the road in front of you.
Source: AAA
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