The fall season means more deer are on the move due to farmers harvesting their crops.

According to the Greene County Sheriff’s office, deputies investigated at least 16 reported car versus deer accidents from September 18th through November 5th.  Sheriff Jack Williams explains why it’s always better to not “Veer for Deer.”

“When you swerve to miss a deer, you usually end up causing more damage by going into the ditch, or you may swerve into the other lane and hit another car coming at you. It’s safer just to hit the deer, insurance pays for it and it’s better than risking injury to yourself by entering the ditch that may be steep or have a culvert that’s right there where you go in.”

Williams notes that farm implements and machinery have also increased on the roadways during harvest season.

“Just make sure you’re passing in a safe passing zone and that you’re well aware of what there might be in front of the implement too. There maybe more than one. They keep getting bigger and bigger, so just make sure you have plenty of space to get over safely.”

Williams adds that farm machinery also travels at night and that some don’t have blinking or flashing taillights, so take extra precaution as harvest season winds down for the year.