Michigan's deer season isn't just about hunters in blaze-orange—it also means a whole lot of unlucky drivers will end up having a chance encounter with a deer. 2024 Michigan Deer-Vehicle Crash TotalsMichigan Car - Deer Crashes 2024: 58,324, Injuries: 1,816, Deaths: 14 Canva loading... In 2024, Michigan reported 58,324 car-deer crashes, which is narrowly below 2023's total of 58,806 (at least we're consistent). Worst Month for Deer CrashesA deer crossing the road at dusk, on of Michigan's worst times for deer-car collisions. Combined, these two months made up over a quarter of all deer crashes in 2024.