Deadly deer mating season: Why November is NJ’s most dangerous driving month Rick Rickman Published: September 23, 2025 There were more than 30,000 animal collisions in New Jersey during a recent 12 month period, according to State Farm (Canva)

🔴 New Jersey drivers face a 1 in 226 chance of hitting an animal on the road.

🔴 Risk spikes in October and November.

🔴 Experts warn of catapult crashes where deer are launched into other vehicles.

The most dangerous months on New Jersey roads are just days away, and drivers need to keep their eyes open for animals and other critters.

As any true New Jerseyan knows, the vast majority of animal collisions involve deer. But other animals like squirrels, dogs, and even cows are also getting hit.

There's a 1 in 226 chance that a driver in

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