As daylight saving time ends, a new study reveals that deer collisions on the road increase by 16 percent in the week following the clock change. With the return to standard time, early sunsets mean that many commuters are now driving in darkness, amplifying the risk of accidents involving wildlife, particularly deer, which are most active at dawn and dusk.
Data shows that Colorado recorded over 54,000 animal collisions from 2010 to 2024, with 83 percent involving deer. Areas such as La Plata County see the highest number of incidents, while the state continues to invest in wildlife mitigation systems aimed at reducing such accidents. Drivers are urged to remain vigilant, especially from dusk to dawn, as this time of year sees deer on the move for seasonal migration.
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