With deer season rolling along, driving at night has become a little more scary as the animals move around.<\/p>\n
Even if you don\u2019t hit a deer, it can make for some slick maneuvering on the highway to avoid it. <\/p>\n
All in all, a close call isn\u2019t fun. And hitting one … well, that can be downright dangerous. <\/p>\n
Some areas are worse than others, though. FinanceBuzz Money<\/a> ranked the 10 states where drivers are most likely to hit a deer. <\/p>\n Check out the findings below:<\/p>\n With a likelihood of 1 in 75, Rhode Island earned number 10 on the list and though small, Rhode Island has a relatively high deer density due to favorable habits including forests, wetlands, and suburban areas, which creates more chances for deer-vehicle encounters. Also factor in poorly lit rural roads and high-speed highways that cuts through natural habitats, which further heightens deer collisions.<\/p>\n Toting a likelihood of 1 in 73, Virginia\u2019s varied terrain encompasses dense forests and farmland intersecting with major road networks. The state\u2019s high deer population, coupled with rapid suburban expansion within their habitats. <\/p>\n South Dakota, with a likelihood of 1 in 69, has vast tracks of natural land. As a result, this poses a threat against visitors who might not realize how large the deer population is. <\/p>\n Then there\u2019s Iowa. With a likelihood of 1 in 68, the state is well-known for producing crops such as corn, soybeans, and oats. Those fields often attract deer. <\/p>\n Mississippi, which boats a likelihood of 1 in 65, is peppered with trees and brush that deers love to seek cover in. <\/p>\n With a likelihood of 1 in 63, Wisconsin has an abundance of deer due to the woodsy area of the state that provides cover for the deer. <\/p>\n At No. 4, Pennsylvania, which carries a likelihood of 1 in 61, is home to the Poconos which has a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains. Here\u2019s a stark warning \u2013 deer and bears are especially prevalent in the Keystone State, folks. <\/p>\n At No. 3, Michigan \u2013 which has a likelihood of 1 in 59, borders four of the five large freshwater lakes. Deer and other wildlife thrive there, which increases the risk of deer collisions with drivers. <\/p>\n At No. 2 on the list, Montana \u2013 which totes a likelihood of 1 in 54, has vast swaths of untouched nature, which is an ideal place for deer to roam. In fact, mule deer and white-tailed deer are most abundant in the state.<\/p>\n At the top of the list was West Virginia. With a likelihood of 1 in 40, the state has a rather large deer population, where 200,000 hunters are pursuing the animals throughout the state every year, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.<\/p>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. 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