Michigan Deer Crash Coalition

The Michigan Deer Crash Coalition (MDCC) was established in 1996. The mission of the MDCC is to mitigate both the frequency and severity of car-deer crashes through public information, driver education, and applied research.

In Michigan in 2006, there were 60,875 reported car-deer crashes with twelve motorist killed and 1,676 injured. About 80 percent of all car-deer crashes take place on two-lane roads between dusk and dawn.

What can you do?

• Stay aware, awake, alert, and sober.
• Remember, safety belts are your best defense in any collision.
• Be alert for deer in spring and fall, especially at dawn and dusk.
• Heed deer crossing and speed limit signs, particularly on two-lane roads.

If a crash is unavoidable:

• Don't swerve!
• Brake firmly.
• Hold on to the steering wheel.
• Stay in your lane.
• Bring your vehicle to a controlled stop.

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