在肯塔基州和密西西比州,由于活动下降,鹿车撞车事件上升,引发了安全警报。
Deer-vehicle crashes rise in Kentucky and Mississippi due to fall activity, prompting safety alerts.
肯塔基州和密西西比州各地的鹿碰撞风险正在上升,因为气候和交配季节的下降增加了鹿的活动。
Deer collision risks are rising across Kentucky and Mississippi as fall weather and mating season increase deer activity.
据肯塔基州报告,2024年有3 406次汽车鹿撞车事故,是五年来最高的,有6人死亡,22人重伤,引发了全州范围的“Antler警报”。
Kentucky reported 3,406 vehicle-deer crashes in 2024, the highest in five years, with six deaths and 22 serious injuries, prompting a statewide "Antler Alert."
今年密西西比州共发生2 300起此类撞车事故,
Mississippi has seen over 2,300 such crashes this year, though overall incidents dropped 9% from 2023.
两个州的官员都敦促司机在黎明和黄昏时保持警惕,在发现鹿时减速,避免弯曲,佩戴安全带,并保持车灯,以减少坠机风险,特别是在农村和林木地区。
Officials in both states urge drivers to stay alert during dawn and dusk, slow down when spotting deer, avoid swerving, wear seatbelts, and keep headlights on to reduce crash risks, especially in rural and wooded areas.