New data shows there were an estimated 1.7 million auto insurance claims in the U.S. resulting from animal collisions between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, a slight decline from 1.8 million the previous year, according to State Farm analysis. Deer-related incidents accounted for more than 1.1 million of these claims.
U.S. drivers faced odds of 1 in 139 of being involved in an animal collision—an improvement compared to last year’s 1 in 128 national average.
October, November, and December continue to be dangerous for animal-related collisions, accounting for an estimated 650,000 incidents, making up 41 percent of all animal collision claims.
The top five states where animal collisions occur:
- West Virginia (1 in 40)
- Montana (1 in 53)
- Wisconsin (1 in 58)
- Michigan (1 in 61)
- Pennsylvania (1 in 62)
The states with the lowest odds of animal collisions:
- Nevada (1 in 966)
- Hawaii (1 in 907)
- The District of Columbia (1 in 794)
- Alaska (1 in 661)
- Arizona (1 in 577)
West Virginia continues to be the riskiest state for animal collisions and has held the top spot for more than a decade. Pennsylvania reported the highest number of estimated industry claims (147,000), followed by Michigan (approximately 126,000), North Carolina (88,000), Texas (86,000), and Ohio (80,500). All states experienced a slight decrease in claims compared to the previous year.
The top five animals involved in animal collisions:
- Deer
- Unknown
- Rodents
- Dogs
- Racoons
*Rodents are not only involved in collisions but are also included in claims data as an animal-related loss for damage they cause to vehicles, like chewing wires, according to State Farm.