10/07/2026
WATCH FOR DEER.
Connecticut is heading into the worst weeks of the year for deer on the road. The rut starts in late October and peaks in November. Deer move more, they freeze in headlights, and they often travel in pairs — if one crosses, look for the second.
Most strikes happen at dusk and after dark, on wet or leaf-covered roads just like this one.
If a deer steps out:
• Don’t swerve. Brake firmly and stay in your lane. Swerving is how people hit a tree, a stone wall, or oncoming traffic.
• Slow down on wooded stretches and near “deer crossing” signs.
• Use high beams when you can. Scan the shoulders, not just the pavement.
• If you hit one: hazards on, stay away from the animal, call police if anyone is hurt or the road is blocked, take photos, then call your insurer. A direct deer strike is usually a comprehensive claim — not collision — unless you swerved into something else.
If you or a passenger was injured, or the insurance company is stalling on a claim after a crash, AutoLawyerCt.com can help you find a lower-fee Connecticut attorney.
Drive like something is about to run out of the trees. Because this time of year, it might.
