As Harvest progresses and Nebraska Rifle Deer Season opens this weekend Please Be Aware of Deer moving. Deer vs vehicle collisions cause alot of damages. We have had several reports of Deer being hit, or near misses.
Tips for avoiding deer collisions:
- Slow Down and Be Alert.
- If you see a deer presume there are additional deer.
- Deer Crossing signs are posted in areas with high deer Collision numbers but deer don’t always cross in those locations.
- Don’t Veer for Deer – sudden evasive maneuvers can also cause accidents.
- Be prepared to stop suddenly.
- Make sure to wear your seatbelts.
If you hit a Deer:
- Pull your vehicle to a safe location.
- Turn on your hazard lights.
- Check you and your passengers for injuries.
- Call 911 and request the resources you need.
- If your vehicle becomes disabled, move to side of road and stay in your vehicle it is safest.
- If your disabled vehicle is in the roadway try to safely exit the vehicle and protect yourself behind a guardrail or embankment. Secondary collisions could occur and cause injuries or additional property damage.
- Watch out for oncoming traffic when outside the vehicle.
- Try to be visible (high visibility clothing, flashlight, emergency light) and notify oncoming traffic if possible, but do not stand in the roadway.
Have safe travels during this season.

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