What's my deer collision risk on the road right now?
Real-time risk forecast for South Georgia drivers that combines solunar activity, county rut dates, and time of day into a single rating: Low, Moderate, High, or Extreme. Peak collision times are dawn and dusk, especially during rut season when deer movement surges. If you encounter a deer, brake straightβnever swerve, because swerving often causes worse crashes with other vehicles or rollovers.
Deer collisions are most common in fall and winter. November through December (peak rut in South Georgia) brings the heaviest vehicle-deer conflicts. Even a low-risk hour isn't risk-free; does are active from September onward. The app factors in solunar timing, which drives feeding and movement patterns, so you know when alert matters most.
How to read the risk rating
The gauge shows your current collision risk based on time of day, solunar activity, and rut status. Low means baseline caution; Moderate means more movement; High means significantly elevated (slow down); Extreme means heavy activity (extra care needed). Dawn and dusk are always higher-risk windows. During rut, the whole day lifts.
Common questions
What should I do if I see a deer on the road?
Brake straight and stay in your lane. Swerving at highway speeds often hits another vehicle or causes a rollover. A deer collision is painful but survivable; a crash with another car can be fatal.
When is peak rut in South Georgia?
Peak rut runs roughly November through early January, with the heaviest activity mid-November through mid-December. Does come into season in September. Check the app for today's risk level.
Does the forecast work at night?
Yes. Low-light conditions (night, dusk, dawn) raise risk; solunar activity and rut cycles remain major factors in your rating.
Learn hunting seasons and regulations with Hunt Tracker, and monitor traffic and incidents on Traffic Watch.