In the United States deer–vehicle collisions lead to about 200 human deaths and $1.1 billion in property damage every year. While some of those incidents included bad endings for turkeys, raccoons and dogs, most were between bumper and deer. At the same time, a lot of those wildlife incursions did not happen in the middle of nowhere, but in suburban communities across the state. Deer remain a problem in areas where hunting is not allowed, so these tend to be residential areas and places where vehicle strikes are more likely. The biggest problem is during the fall rut (mating season), when deer can suddenly dart into roadways at a time when days are getting shorter. For drivers, it could mean big trouble as they commute to and from work. Deer versus car collisions cost about $3,000 per claim for repairs and injuries.