(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - From now through December, drivers are being urged to watch out for deer suddenly darting into roadways.
Paul Wappel of the Illinois Department of Transportation said that's because it's mating season for deer, when they are more active and frequently cross roads without warning.
He said it happens most often around dawn and dusk. If you see one deer, he said there's a good chance there are others.
“Deer often travel in groups, so if a deer crosses the road ahead of you, there’s a good possibility that another one will follow, so be prepared for the unexpected. A deer might stop in the middle of the road or double back , and try to resist the urge to swerve, ‘don’t fear for deer,’ we say,” Wappel urged.
Wappel said swerving to avoid hitting a deer increases the chances you'll lose control of your vehicle or hit someone in another lane.
He said last year, nearly 500 vehicles collided with deer in Cook County. Will County had more than 300 such accidents, while Kane County had just under 300 and McHenry County had more than 260.
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