Remain calm if you have just hit a deer. Collisions with wildlife rarely cause harmful human injuries, and your vehicle can be fixed. Follow the advice of law enforcement when they arrive on the scene, along with the tips below.

#1 Move Your Vehicle Off The Road (If Possible)

If your car is inoperable after the collision, do whatever is necessary to get it pulled over to the side before another vehicle comes your way. That may mean contacting an auto club or towing service to move your vehicle if necessary. If you can operate your vehicle after a collision with a deer, switch on your emergency flashers, drive out of any immediate danger, and park it in a safe area on the shoulder.

You want to eliminate any possibility of a collision with another fast-moving car, which can present far more danger to yourself and your passengers than hitting a dear. A U.S. Department of Transportation study found there were no human injuries in over 95 percent of wildlife vehicle crashes. However, you still have to consider other motorists on the road.
Since deer are active in both the early morning and evening, and certain times of the year, getting your vehicle over as far as possible is important. It might be hard for other motorists to see your vehicle until it’s too late.

#2: Contact The Authorities

This cannot be overstated and is a critical step after you have struck a deer. Regardless of if injuries occur, or if you were in a single car collision, mak...