Worst states for deer collisions

The Insurance Information Institute offers this advice on avoiding a deer-vehicle collision:

• Deer generally travel in herds. If you see one, others are nearby.
• Deer crossing signs aren’t placed randomly. These are active deer crossing areas.
• Use caution between 6 and 9 p.m., when deer are more active.
• Use high-beam headlamps as much as possible at night, when appropriate, to illuminate the roadsides.
• Don’t swerve if a deer collision seems inevitable. You might lose control of your vehicle or even hit another car.
• A car-mounted deer whistle has not been proved to be effective.

Below are the number of deer collisions by state, estimated by insurer State Farm for the 12 months ending June 30, 2012, and a ranking of odds that considered the number of licensed drivers in each state.

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A deer strike is a comprehensive claim. (See “You hit a deer -- are you covered?”)