Fall can be a dangerous time to be on the roads. As daylight grows shorter, drivers need to be extra cautious -- not only for little ghouls and goblins on Halloween, but for deer, raccoons and other wildlife as well. Experts estimate that up to 1.5 million wildlife-vehicle collisions occur in the United States every year -- and October and November are top months for these types of accidents. Over 300 people are killed and 29,000 are injured in wildlife-vehicle collisions every year in the U.S., and 85% of deer-motorcycle collisions result in a human fatality.

Roads are also a leading cause of decline for some species. In fact, 50 percent of all endangered Florida panther deaths are from vehicle collisions.

This fall, Watch Out for Wildlife by pledging to...

• Drive with caution in wildlife areas and tell your friends
  and family to do the same.
• Report wildlife vehicle collisions to wildlife
  and transportation agencies.
• Participate in state and local planning and voice your
  concern about the negative impacts of roads on wildlife.