Overview

• The Unfallprävention division of the Björn Steiger Stiftung is unveiling its findings today at 11:00 in Münster.
• Researchers analyzed police accident data from 2021 to 2023 to understand the mechanics and circumstances of wildlife collisions.
• The study highlights that collisions with deer and wild boar peak during autumn and at dusk, identifying key seasonal risk patterns.
• Lead researcher Siegfried Brockmann will demonstrate a simulated crash to showcase the dynamics of wildlife impacts.
• The research aims to guide evidence-based strategies to reduce the occurrence and severity of wildlife-vehicle accidents.