While you might think of larger predators like bears or alligators, deer are responsible for thousands of car accidents each year, leading to many fatalities.
Here's why:
* High population: Texas has a large deer population, making encounters more likely.
* Nocturnal activity: Deer are most active at dawn and dusk, which coincides with peak driving times.
* unpredictable behavior: Deer can dart across roads unexpectedly, leaving drivers with little time to react.
While other animals can also cause accidents, deer are responsible for the most deaths in Texas.