According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration   there are about 1.5 million car accidents with deer each year   that result in $1 billion in vehicle damage, about 150 human   fatalities, and over 10,000 personal injuries. The actual numbers   are probably higher because the National Highway Traffic Safety   Administration's figures for deer accidents, rely on inconsistent   state reporting- there is no standard reporting of deer accidents   in the country yet, and a "reportable deer accident"   varies significantly between states. In an insurance claims statistics study conducted in 2004-2005   the top ten states for deer accidents were listed. According   to this study, Pennsylvania drivers experience more deer collisions   than any other state. The number of accidents increases with   the deer migrating and mating season which occurs between the   months of October and December. By comparison, the running 3 year average death toll from tornadoes in the USA is 91. Unbelievable.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Even deadlier than tornadoes (amazing, but true)
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration   there are about 1.5 million car accidents with deer each year   that result in $1 billion in vehicle damage, about 150 human   fatalities, and over 10,000 personal injuries. The actual numbers   are probably higher because the National Highway Traffic Safety   Administration's figures for deer accidents, rely on inconsistent   state reporting- there is no standard reporting of deer accidents   in the country yet, and a "reportable deer accident"   varies significantly between states. In an insurance claims statistics study conducted in 2004-2005   the top ten states for deer accidents were listed. According   to this study, Pennsylvania drivers experience more deer collisions   than any other state. The number of accidents increases with   the deer migrating and mating season which occurs between the   months of October and December. By comparison, the running 3 year average death toll from tornadoes in the USA is 91. Unbelievable.
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