Record #:

28235

Author(s):

Moerschbaecher, Matthew K.; Weber, Louise M.

Abstract:

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a federal parkway administered by the National Park Service in Virginia and North Carolina. This study is an attempt to better understand which species of wildlife are directly affected by vehicular traffic along the parkway, as well as what might be the cause of high road-kill rates.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 120 Issue 3, Fall 2004, p110-112, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.); Traffic safety and wildlife

Record #:

4991

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Automobile accidents involving deer continue to rise. Over 5.6 percent (12,233) of all traffic accidents reported in the state in 1999 involved deer/vehicle collisions. This compares with 5 percent (11,503) accidents reported in 1998. Hyde County continued its high accident percentage with 54 accidents involving deer and 88 not.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 65 Issue 3, Mar 2001, p35, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Deer; Traffic safety and wildlife; Traffic accidents

Record #:

4616

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Over 5 percent (11,129) of all traffic accidents reported in North Carolina in 1997 involved deer/vehicle collisions. The majority of these occurred in the eastern half of the state. Hyde County, for example, reported that deer were involved in 40 percent of all accidents. Half of this kind of accident typically occurs in fall and early winter, and 75 percent happens between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. About 8 percent of drivers are injured, but most of the damage is sustained by the deer and the vehicle.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 63 Issue 8, Aug 1999, p32, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Deer; Traffic safety and wildlife; Traffic accidents

Record #:

2894

Author(s):

Venters, Vic

Abstract:

Each year deer are involved in around 9,000 traffic accidents statewide. Steps drivers can take to avoid accidents include being cautious at dusk and dawn and learning deer habitats.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 60 Issue 5, May 1996, p28, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Deer; Traffic safety and wildlife