October 9th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

October through December marks deer-mating season, making the animals more likely to dart onto roads. Though deer strikes rarely involve serious injury, the average claim for AAA policyholders in Maryland for hitting a deer is around $6,000. Drivers should be especially attentive in early mornings and late evenings. AAA’s Jane Tidewell tells drivers to remain steady behind the wheel and never swerve. “You may not realize what’s on either side of you, whether it’s a guardrail, a concrete median, an embankment – you just never know.”