Stark records most deer-related accidents in Ohio
November has consistently been one of the most dangerous months for Stark County drivers, according to data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. According to OSHP statistics, drivers in Ohio have had 114,233 deer-involved crashes since 2021. Fifty fatalities were reported in those incidents. Stark County is leading the pack with 3,542 deer-related crashes since the beginning of 2021. Of those five years, drivers in Stark County had their highest total in 2025 with 735. Stark County drivers have had 484 deer-auto crashes so far in November. None were fatal. "Stark has a large number of roadways that run through areas with active deer populations, combined with a high volume of traffic. Generally, when there are more vehicles and more opportunities for deer to cross roadways, there will be more deer-related crashes," Sgt. Jeremy Kindler said in an email. Although motorcyclists have been involved in 1% of deer-related crashes, they account for 82% of the fatal crashes, the OSHP release said. “By staying alert and committing to safe driving practices, you can significantly reduce your risk of being involved in a crash,” OSHP superintendent Col. Charles A. Jones said in the release. “We strongly encourage drivers to slow down, eliminate
