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Top Ten States Most Likely To Hit A Deer

We’re officially into fall. . . the time of year you’re most likely to hit an ANIMAL on the road, which usually means deer.  36% of accidents that involve animals…

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We're officially into fall. . . the time of year you're most likely to hit an ANIMAL on the road, which usually means deer.  36% of accidents that involve animals happen between September and November.  So keep your eyes peeled, especially in the morning and at night.

Two-thirds of drivers in a recent poll thought that SWERVING was the best thing to do if an animal runs out in front of your car.  But it's actually the most DANGEROUS thing you can do, because it can cause an even worse crash.

The best thing to do is hit the brakes but NOT swerve.

Using your high beams when you drive can also give you a leg up.  And if there are multiple lanes, the center lane is usually the safest, because it gives you more time to react.

According to the most recent data, the ten states where you're most likely to hit a deer are:  West Virginia . . . Iowa . . . Montana . . . Wisconsin . . . Pennsylvania . . . Minnesota . . . Michigan . . . Wyoming . . . Ohio . . . and Arkansas.

Of course if you are a hunter and can't get a deer of the side of the road  - check out Ron White's advice

Jim O'Brien is the Host of "Big Jim's House" Morning Show at 94.7 WCSX in Detroit. Jim spent eight years in the U.S. Naval Submarine Service, has appeared on Shark Tank (Man Medals Season 5 Ep. 2), raised over two million dollars for local charities and is responsible for Glenn Frey Drive and Bob Seger Blvd in the Motor City. Jim's relationship with Classic Rock includes considering Bob Seger, Phil Collen from Def Leppard, Wally Palmer of the Romantics and many others good friends. Jim writes about ‘80s movies, cars, weird food trends and “as seen on TikTok” content.