Car vs. wildlife collisions spike during autumn

17 Oct 2011 17:05 #1 by CinnamonGirl
Car vs. wildlife collisions spike during autumn

DENVER -- The Colorado Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be especially aware of wildlife on roadways this time of year.

Over the past ten years, CDOT has seen an average of 3,300 reported wildlife vs. vehicle collisions each year, and those numbers tend to spike during fall migration season.

"As Colorado has an abundance of deer and elk, as well as other wildlife, that live near our urban and rural areas, motorists need to be aware that they can cross our roads without warning at most any time of day or night," said Colorado State Patrol Chief Colonel James Wolfinbarger.

http://www.kdvr.com/news/kdvr-car-vs-wi ... 5356.story

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18 Oct 2011 15:10 #2 by FredHayek
Plus big annual migrations, for example, the Mt. Evans elk herd winters in south Park, quite a journey, crossing highways at times.

And hunters tend to move big game too.

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