Virginia Farm Bureau Says It’s Peak Deer vs. Car Season

October 31, 2011

The Virginia Farm Bureau is warning motorists to be mindful of deer wandering onto roads and highways, a common hazard during this time of year.

The Farm Bureau should know. It says Virginia is among the top 10 states in the nation for deer-related collisions. Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. handled more than 3,000 claims in 2010, with an average loss per claim topping $2,100.

The Farm Bureau says the months of October, November and December record the most deer-vehicle encounters.

Nationally, about 150 deaths and $4.6 billion in insurance claims annually are related to those collisions.

Topics Auto Agribusiness Virginia

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  • October 31, 2011 at 6:54 pm
    Alex says:
    $4,600,000,000 /$2,100 = 2,190,476 "average claims" 2,190,476 "average claiims" / 50 states = 43,810 claims per state Really???
  • October 31, 2011 at 1:33 pm
    reality bites says:
    Only 150 deaths? Just how many deer were killed? Don't they count? I find it hard to believe that the average cost was only $2,100. I got a big game license last year to help ... read more

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