{"id":723,"date":"2022-11-09T09:23:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T09:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonairportexpressma.com\/blog\/?p=723"},"modified":"2022-11-12T09:44:56","modified_gmt":"2022-11-12T09:44:56","slug":"deer-crashes-rise-increasing-leaps-bounds-massachusetts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bostonairportexpressma.com\/blog\/index.php\/2022\/11\/09\/deer-crashes-rise-increasing-leaps-bounds-massachusetts\/","title":{"rendered":"Deer Crashes Are on the Rise and Are Increasing \u201cLeaps and Bounds in Massachusetts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-724\" src=\"https:\/\/bostonairportexpressma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/deer-vehicle-collision.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bostonairportexpressma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/deer-vehicle-collision.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bostonairportexpressma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/deer-vehicle-collision-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you ride next time, do take care of the deer you might find there. Boston Airport Express MA has been informed that deer-related crashes are on the rise, with more \u201cleaps as well as boundaries\u201d in Massachusetts according to AAA Northeast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AAA would like to remind drivers that they must be aware of their surroundings during the deer collision season, especially during the peak of the season.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the year that ended in the months of October until December, deer accidents reached a record high of 1,656 as per AAA Northeast. This is the highest figure since 2002.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to AAA, The AAA says that daylight savings is also impacting motorists on the road since commutes home are becoming dark. Deer-related crashes are more frequent between 6 to 8 p.m prior to daylight savings as well as between five and seven p.m. after daylight savings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AAA would like motorists to pay attention to roads and deer, especially when they drive home at night.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of our chauffeurs commented, \u201c It\u2019s rather wise to avoid routes that can expose you to deer, just to be on the safer side\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Hitting deer with a car can result in devastating and devastating effects and motorists must be extra vigilant during this season,&#8221; said Mary Maguire, AAA Northeast Vice President of Public and Government Affairs. &#8220;The best way to protect yourself from deer accidents is to be ready and vigilant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most popular Massachusetts towns that have deer swarms between October and December of 2021:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Middleborough: 33<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Westport: 32<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taunton: 31<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swansea: 22<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bolton\/Freetown\/Plymouth (tie): 19<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Westford: 17<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehoboth: 16<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easton\/Norton\/Weston: 15<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AAA provides these suggestions to reduce or prevent deer-related crashes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at the shoulders of the road ahead of you. Deer might be seen running across the road or in the wooded areas near the road.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep to the speed limit. slowing your speed down gives you time to react to sudden animal movements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be cautious when rounding curves or climbing hills when visibility is not as good.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A loud blast of your horn could scare creatures away from the vehicle If you spot the animals early enough.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you spot a deer, keep an eye out for other deer. Deer are rarely seen alone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use high beams when driving on dark roads if there is no traffic coming in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you must crash you must apply the brakes with a firm force and ensure you stay within your lane and keep clear of any other vehicles. Swerving abruptly could result in a more dangerous collision.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Image credits- <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Roadkill_on_Route_170_Okatie_Hwy_by_the_Chechessee_River,_SC,_USA,_jjron_09.04.2012.jpg\">Deer Vehicle Collision<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you ride next time, do take care of the deer you might find there. 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