The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding motorists to use extra caution on Alabama’s roadways this time of year, as deer activity and vehicle versus-wildlife crashes increase significantly during the fall and early winter months.
According to crash data from ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, Troopers investigated 1,652 vehicle-versus-wildlife crashes statewide in 2024. The majority of these occurred in the fall and winter months, when deer movement is most active.
During the official fall and winter months of 2024, ALEA Troopers responded to 1,243 such crashes, compared to 409 crashes during the official spring and summer months. The numbers show a clear upward trend beginning in the fall, peaking during the winter rut season…