STARK COUNTY, Ohio — For the past 5 years, Stark County has led the state in deer-related crashes. Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol tell News 5 it's no surprise. Busy routes like I-77 and U.S. 30 cut right through areas where deer are constantly on the move

Here's the stats:

#1 in Ohio, Stark County: 3,235 deer-related crashes since 2020

#2 in Ohio, Richland County: 2,820 deer-related crashes since 2020

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Deer crash problem spots:

I-77: 1,544 crashes

U.S. 30: 1,706 crashes

I-71: 1,517 crashes

Ohio State Highway Patrol

What to do:

BRAKE don't SWERVE

Stay alert in rural and wooded areas, especially from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

It's important to remember, when there's one deer, there are usually more! We Follow Through Want us

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