THP: More than 7,000 deer-related crashes reported in 2016

Deer related crashes peak between November and December.

By ClarksvilleNow.com November 17, 2017 9:17 am

Clarksville Now

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Law enforcement officials have renewed a warning to drivers about deer related crashes.

WATE reports that numbers compiled by the Tennessee Highway Patrol indicate there were more than 7,000 crashes involving deer in Tennessee 2016.

Deer related crashes peak between November and December.

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