Oh Deer!

How do you like these odds? U.S. drivers have a one in 169 chance of hitting a deer in a given year, with the likelihood doubling during the year-end mating season when such collisions are most common. According to a study conducted by State Farm Insurance in Bloomington, Illinois, those living in West Virginia, Montana and Iowa are statistically most likely to have an unfortunate run in with a deer, elk or moose, with residents of Hawaii being the least probable. And it’s not just Bambi and his friends that suffer: During 2013, 191 human fatalities resulted from collisions with animals. State Farm suggests motorists use extra caution, scanning the road ahead to spot deer and other animals crossing or at the side of the road, especially when driving through posted deer-crossing zones, and use high beams at night whenever possible. And remember, deer typically move in packs - they’re usually most active between dusk and daybreak - and are unpredictable.