Crime & Safety
Plainfield's Most Dangerous Deer Vs. Car Hotspots: Police
Plainfield police renewed their call to watch out for deer after several more crashes.
PLAINFIELD, IL — For weeks, police around the Chicago area have been warning drivers: Keep an eye out for deer. It's mating season, which means lovesick deer are out on Illinois roads, increasing the chances that drivers will be involved in a collision.
On Monday, Plainfield police said that over the last few days, they've responded to several car vs. deer crashes. These are the hotspots for crashes so far:
- Area of 127th Street and Heggs Road
- Area of 135th Street and Heggs Road
- Route 30 south of 135th Street
"Historically, Rt. 59 near 143rd St. is also a hotspot," police said on Facebook.
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Plainfield police issued a warning about deer vs. car crashes last week.
Related: How to Not Hit a Deer with Your Car
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In 2017, the deer population in Illinois was 660,000, and it is estimated to be the same or slightly higher in 2018, police said. According to a study by State Farm, your odds of hitting a deer in Illinois are one in 200.
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