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Anchorage, AK – As winter darkness deepens across Alaska and daylight hours shrink dramatically, drivers near Anchorage are being warned about a seasonal danger that spikes sharply this time of year: wildlife collisions after dark.
According to Alaska Department of Fish and Game and transportation officials, winter conditions force animals to significantly alter their movement patterns, bringing them closer to roads and highways—often during evening, overnight, and early morning hours when visibility is at its lowest. With long periods of darkness, many drivers are traveling almost entirely at night during the winter months…