Wildlife Collisions on Washington Roads

Washington’s roads are seeing a deadly rise in wildlife collisions—with over 1,800 deer and elk crashes in 2025 alone, four fatal. Hotspots span Whidbey Island, the Cascades, Willapa Bay, Spokane, and river valleys. Officials are installing fencing, underpasses, and median barriers to protect both drivers and animals. Drivers should slow down during dawn/dusk, watch for signs, and brake firmly—not swerve—if an animal appears. Safety efforts are ongoing as the state tracks data and seeks smarter solutions to prevent tragedy. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/90113201ed05afb0