Although you could hit a deer almost anywhere on the UK's roads, there are some places where it's much more likely to happen. Knowing your local deer collision hotspots could help reduce your chances of an incident. Photo by: Coatesy

WHERE TO WATCH OUT FOR DEER ON ROADS

UK deer vehicle collision (DVC) hotspot maps show areas where accidents involving a deer on the road tend to be more common.

DVC hotspot maps are one of the essential tools in helping increase driver awareness about where to be careful of deer on our roads. The more people driving deer aware, the fewer collisions there will be.

The current DVC hotspot maps only exist thanks to a few members of the public, the police and a wealth of other organisations actively reporting incidents involving deer on our roads. Although a lot of information has been gathered, it’s also recognised that the majority of incidents do go un-reported.

Increasing levels of reporting among the public could massively help in reducing collisions.

Thanks to online tools, such as this reporting form on the DeerAware website, it’s now easier than ever to report a deer vehicle collision or an injured/dead deer on the road-side. Everyone can now work together to help reduce the risk of DVCs in the UK.

GET MORE FREE ADVICE & TIPS ON DRIVING DEER AWARE

Deer, as with other UK wildlife, can sadly pop out on the road in front of us pretty much anywhere and at anytime of day or night. There are however key times of year, key times of day and key locations where your chances of hitting a deer on the road do greatly increase.

Being aware of these times and locations and help you drive more deer aware, and consequently help to reduce your chances of hitting a deer whilst driving.

The maps below provide an insight on the locations known for high rates of deer vehicle collisions (i.e. the where). If you’d like to know more about ‘the when’ in regard to being extra vigilant for deer on roads and what to do if you hit a deer, please download our free leaflet: Drive Deer Aware (Advice for Drivers).

DVC HOTSPOT MAPS FOR ENGLAND & WALES

Several of the maps overlap.
Depending on where you live and travel for work, you may wish to download 2 or more maps.

Please don’t forget to share this page with your family and friends.
You can help reduce their risk of a collision too.

Maps for England and Wales are provided below. For maps of Scotland and Northern Ireland please see here.

WALES

NORTH OF ENGLAND

THE MIDLANDS

SOUTH OF ENGLAND

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