Iowa And South Dakota In Top-10 States Most Deer-Vehicle Crashes

According to recent data, Iowa and South Dakota are two of the top 10 states for the highest rates of deer-vehicle crashes in the United States.

Iowa and South Dakota rank in the Top 10 due to both states' large deer population, as well as its expansive rural roadways that traverse prime deer habitat.

Collision hotspots are often found near wooded areas, agricultural fields, and waterways that deer frequently cross.

Certain highways and interstate corridors in the state see disproportionately high numbers of these accidents, especially during the autumn deer mating season.

Overall, the frequency of deer-vehicle collisions poses a significant safety risk for drivers in both Iowa and South Dakota, resulting in thousands of injuries and considerable property damage each year.

New data from State Farm shows that both Iowa and South Dakota rank in the Top 10 states likely to hit an animal while driving.

According to State Farm's analysis, deer were the most commonly struck animal in vehicle collisions, followed by rodents, dogs, raccoons, and coyotes.

Top 10 States For Animal Collisions include:

1. West Virginia
2. Montana
3. Michigan
4. Pennsylvania
5. Wisconsin
6. Mississippi
7. Iowa
8. South Dakota
9. Virginia
10. Rhode Island