Auto-wildlife collisions in Colorado rise in fall season
Many animals that have wandered onto Colorado roadways this fall have died in collisions with vehicles.
The Coloradoan reports that more animals die in October, November and December than in any other months in the year. Collision figures last year were up in Colorado by more than 10 percent of the 10-year average.
The increase can be attributed to mating season, which is in full swing for deer, elk, moose and bighorn sheep. This time of year also brings a spike in wildlife-vehicle collisions because the days are shorter, which means there are more drivers out when wildlife is more active.
Hot spots for wildlife-vehicle collisions include Interstate 25 from Castle Rock to Larkspur, U.S. 36 from Boulder to Lyons and U.S. 160 from Durango to Pagosa Springs.
