S.C. Drivers Almost Twice as Likely to Hit Deer

The odds that South Carolina drivers will his a deer in the coming year are 1 out of 93, which is almost twice the national average, according to claims data from State Farm.

South Carolina is No. 10 in the list of states for the likelihood of a deer-vehicle collision, according to State Farm.

According to data, drivers are most likely to collide with a deer in South Carolina during October, November and December, which is mostly due to mating and hunting seasons.

Dusk and dawn are high risk times for deer-vehicle collisions, according to the Insurance Information Institute and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

How to avoid a collision:

• Use extra caution in known deer zones

• Always wear your seat belt

• Use high beams at night when there is no oncoming traffic

• Avoid swerving when you see a deer

• Scan the road for deer and other danger signs

• Do not rely on devices such as deer whistles