

It is clear that deer are more active in the fall, but data from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shows that animal-related motorist fatalities are also significant in the spring and summer-a reminder for year-round vigilance when driving and a warning that deer are not the only threat. The average claim for a November animal strike over the past decade is $4,600, according to IIHS. He explained that insurance claims data shows November typically has more than twice the monthly average and nearly 3.5 times the average for August, when such claims are least likely to be filed.


Animal strike claims typically rise dramatically in the fall, peaking in November, an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety spokesman told CR.
