Fatal traffic crashes with animals have risen nationally since 1993, but have remained fairly steady in Maryland.

The low number partially can be attributed to Maryland’s small size and the Baltimore region not being as rural as other parts of the state where crashes are more likely, said Brian Eyler, the deer project leader for the state Department of Natural Resources.

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