Deer-vehicle collisions : an understanding of accident characteristics and drivers' attitudes, awareness and involvement.

Riley, Shawn J.; Marcoux, Alix; Michigan State University. Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife

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Deer-vehicle collisions : an understanding of accident characteristics and drivers' attitudes, awareness and involvement.

2006-01-31
By Riley, Shawn J. ; Marcoux, Alix

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Riley, Shawn J. ; Marcoux, Alix

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Michigan State University. Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife
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Attitudes Awareness Collisions Deer Driver Education Public Opinion Risk Assessment Traffic Safety Wildlife
Publication/ Report Number:

RC-1475
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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Michigan
Corporate Publisher:

Michigan. Dept. of Transportation. Construction and Technology Division
Abstract:

Deer-vehicle collisions(DVCs) create societal impacts throughout the range of white-tailed deer

(Odocoileus virginanus). Numbers of reported DVCs (currently estimated >65,000/yr) in Michigan increased by nearly

60% between 1992-2003. To better understand where and when to direct education and information programs and to

assess drivers’ knowledge, awareness, and attitudes regarding DVCs, we used Office of Highway Safety Planning crash

data (2001-2003; n = 186,930 accidents) and a self-administered mail survey to identify DVC and driver (n = 1,653 valid

responses) characteristics in Washtenaw, Oakland, and Monroe Counties in Michigan. These counties vary in intensity

of land use, human and deer densities, and patterns of vehicle traffic. Drivers believed DVCs to be a serious problem in

their area, were at particular risk of being involved in DVCs between 6pm-6am, and had insufficient knowledge about

avoiding a DVC. Roads with higher posted speed limits provided greater risk to drivers of involvement in a DVC.

Middle-aged drivers, particularly males, were at greatest risk of being in a DVC. Reporting rates to insurance or police

by drivers involved in DVCs were less than 50%. We identify target audiences for educational programs, and indicate

the most effective channels for distribution.
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2002-0532
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