INDIANA — The total number of reported deer-vehicle collisions across Indiana increased significantly in 2023, rising to 16,951 from 15,854 the previous year. This surge in accidents cost drivers an estimated $103.2 million in vehicle damage alone, continuing a costly trend that has totaled more than $448 million between 2018 and 2023.

The increase pushed the standardized collision rate, measured as deer-vehicle collisions per billion miles traveled, to 206, a 5.7% rise from 2022.

Local Impact: Lawrence County Crashes

The problem is particularly acute in Southern Indiana counties, such as Lawrence County, which averages around 100 deer-vehicle crashes per year.

These localized numbers, collected by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), are essential for the Indiana Departm

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