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Deer Collisions On Connecticut Roadways Expected To 'Increase By Leaps, Bounds,' AAA Warns
With fall in full swing and days becoming shorter, deer collisions on Connecticut roadways "increase by leaps and bounds," warns AAA Northeast.
"Drivers need to steer clear of deer beginning this month, the start of deer mating season in Connecticut, when more deer traverse wooded areas along the state’s roadways at twilight," said the AAA.
Although animal-related crashes are costly and dangerous to drivers, they’re generally underreported, AAA Northeast spokeswoman Fran Mayko said.
However, data from the UConn Crash Data Repository reports there were 418 deer-related crashes between Octob…
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Covid-19: Here's How Much Average CT Driver Saved On Gas Last Year Amid Pandemic
Drops in demand and crude oil prices, coupled with COVID-related travel restrictions, allowed the average Connecticut driver to save at least $240 last year compared to 2019, says AAA Northeast.
In 2019, CT drivers paid an average of $2.72 for a gallon of self-serve, regular gas. In that year, a driver, who traveled 12,000 miles annually in a vehicle delivering 25 mpg, would have spent $1,305, said Fran Mayko, AAA Northeast spokeswoman.
In 2020, at an average of $2.22 a gallon, annual gas costs for that same driver would have been $1,065, reflecting the $240 savings, she said. "And for mos…
Suffolk County Among Top Areas In State For Deer-Vehicle Crashes, AAA Says
Areas of New York, including on Long Island, are experiencing record numbers of deer-vehicle collisions, according to AAA Northeast.
According to the New York State Department of Transportation, an average of 65,000 deer-related accidents take place within the state per year, a majority taking place during the animal's mating season in October through November.
In 2019, 1,415 accidents caused by deer in Suffolk County, the third-most in the state.
The complete rankings, provided by AAA are as follows:
Orange: 1,616
St. Lawrence: 1,513
Suffolk: 1,415
Oneida: 1,291
Ontario: 1,275
Jefferson…
These Hudson Valley Counties Among Top 10 In State For Deer-Vehicle Crashes, AAA Says
Areas in the Hudson Valley are experiencing record numbers of deer-vehicle collisions, according to AAA Northeast.
According to the New York State Department of Transportation, an average of 65,000 deer-related accidents take place within the state per year, a majority taking place during the animal's mating season in October through November.
In 2019, 1,616 accidents caused by deer in Orange County were reported to the motor club, the most in the state, followed by St. Lawrence County with 1,513 such incidents last year. Of the top 10 counties for accidents caused by deer, according t…
Norwalk PD Officer Named Northeast Traffic Safety Hero Of Year
A Norwalk police officer has been honored for his work to help keep drivers safe by being named the 2019 AAA Northeast Traffic Safety Hero of the Year.
Officer John Haggerty, a 22-year veteran of the department, was recognized along with his peers at a ceremony held on Thursday, Oct. 31, in Bridgeport, said Norwalk Police Lt. Terry Blake.
During his time with the department, Haggerty is one of the original members of the Traffic Unit, which began in 2011. During his 8 years in the unit, he has made over 1,230 drunk driving arrests and issued more 3,500 tickets for motor vehicle violat…
Start Of Spring Sees Gas Prices Rise, With No Relief In Sight
Spring has sprung in the tristate area, bringing with it a spike in gas prices with no relief in sight according to AAA.
For weeks, gas prices have slowly, but surely, continued to creep upward, to a national average of $2.63 per gallon, up 10 cents from a month ago and 73 cents a year ago, when the average was $2.29 per gallon.
In a forecast released by AAA Northeast, the national average is expected to reach as high as $2.70 per gallon, the highest since the summer of 2015. A AAA spokesperson cited “a volatile marker, higher crude oil prices, and higher consumer demand are driving average…
