Md., Va. rank among highest states for deer collisions

It’s not Christmas yet, but drivers in Maryland and Virginia often hear the prancing and pawing of each little hoof… on their busy roads and highways. Virginia and Maryland are ranked 12th and 13th in the nation, respectively, for drivers’ chances of hitting a deer, according to a new study from State Farm Insurance Co. In Virginia, one in every 109.9 drivers has a chance of hitting a deer, while in Maryland, the chances drop to 119.5.

Virginia improved slightly from 11th last year, while Maryland slipped from 14th.