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- 1Peak season for wildlife crashes begins in Colorado●Peak season for wildlife crashes in Colorado begins; here are the highest-risk roads
Colorado is entering its peak season for wildlife-vehicle collisions, and Denver7 has published a list of the state's highest-risk roads. Wildlife crashes typically surge in autumn as animals like deer and elk migrate and mating activity increases, putting more of them near highways at dawn and dusk. Drivers are being urged to stay alert on designated danger zones.
- 2Colorado officials warn of more wildlife on highways this autumn●With autumn in full swing, Colorado officials warn of increased wildlife near busy highways
Colorado officials are warning drivers to watch for increased wildlife activity along busy highways as autumn gets under way, with animals moving more frequently across roads during the fall season. The alert, reported by Vail Daily, urges motorists to stay alert, particularly around dusk and dawn, to avoid collisions with deer, elk and other wildlife.