Connecticut drivers warned as deer crashes spike in fall months
From October to December mating season last year, there were 387 deer-related crashes across the state.
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Oct 17, 2025, 10:40 AM
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17h agoThis time of year, drivers in Connecticut are seeing more deer out on the road.
From October to December mating season last year, there were 387 deer-related crashes across the state.
That averages out to one crash every six hours.
AAA is urging drivers to scan the shoulder of roadways, warning that deer may dash out from wooded areas near any road.
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