Outforia analyzed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mortality records from 1999 through 2024 and counted 6,080 animal-related deaths nationwide. The Biggest Threats Are Surprisingly FamiliarPhoto by Levi Grossbaum on Unsplash black and brown insect on black metal screenForget grizzly bears and sharks. A separate analysis of CDC data found hornets, wasps, and bees caused 31% of animal-related deaths between 2018 and 2023. The Michigan State Police (MSP) recorded 58,324 deer-involved crashes in 2024 alone, with 14 of those resulting in a fatality. Beyond car-deer-related deaths, Michigan recorded 194 animal-related deaths during the 26-year study, placing ninth nationally.