Deer on the Road: A Deadly Reality | Harrisburg News

Pennsylvania’s roads are getting hit hard by deer—over 6,000 crashes annually, with 17 happening every day. The whitetail deer is the deadliest animal on PA highways, causing 78 deaths between 2021 and 2025. While fatalities have slightly dropped, the risk remains high: 30,000 crashes in five years, 22% resulting in injuries. Central PA’s Dauphin County saw 137 incidents, trailing Berks, York, and Lancaster. As fall arrives and deer roam more freely—especially dawn and dusk—drivers must slow down and stay vigilant to avoid tragedy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://local21news.com/news/local/more-than-17-deer-related-crashes-per-day-reported-in-2025-how-many-were-in-central-pa-pennsylvania-deer-whitetail-penndot-counties-data More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd64d6a1db1f3296 Report issues to [email protected].