October, November and December account for 40% to 44% of all deer-vehicle collisions in the United States. North Carolina is among the top states in total number of automobile crashes with deer. Rural, wooded and agricultural areas, especially during dusk or dawn, are particularly susceptible to such crashes. https://www.ncdoi.gov/blog/2026/10/07/deer-are-out-here-are-some-insurance-safety-tips