Wisconsin DOT warns drivers to watch for deer

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning drivers to stay alert on the road as deer crashes spike in May and June.  During late spring, deer are looking for places to give birth, causing young deer to be separated from their mothers. As a result, more deer cross the roads, increasing their chance of getting hit by vehicles.  In 2025, there were 17,795 crashes involving deer in Wisconsin, leading to six fatalities and 720 injuries. 223 of the crashes involved a motorcycle, resulting in four fatalities and 80 serious injuries.