The troublesome combination of long drives and a short amount of time can be deadly, especially with the changing seasons. In order to avoid becoming another statistic, drivers are urged to get plenty of rest before driving, avoid alcohol, and wear seat belts at all times.
To make matters worse, the upcoming holidays coincide with the firearm deer season. Hunters will add to the number of drivers on the road during the high-travel holiday, and a large deer herd combined with high traffic creates a high probability for collisions. In fact, in 2011, eight people lost their lives in deer-vehicle accidents which totaled 53,592 crashes with 1295 injuries.
