(WFRV) - As the summer starts to turn over to fall, WisDOT officials are urging drivers to be cautious while out on the road, as this is the time of year when deer activity increases throughout the state.

According to a release from WisDOT, more deer are on the move this time of year as it is said to be the fall rut or mating season, meaning there is a greater risk for drivers to crash with deer out on the road.

Officials say last year saw more than 17,000 crashes involving deer, resulting in nine people dying and 707 being injured. It is said that over one-third of these reported crashes occurred during October and November.

This is the time of year when we typically see the most crashes involving deer. As the hours of daylight become shorter and more deer are crossing the highways, dr

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