A moose in the forest. LEHTIKUVA
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September marks the peak season for moose collisions on Finnish roads. During this time, moose are highly active, and the changing autumn weather can pose challenges for motorists. The regions with the most moose collisions are Northern Ostrobothnia and Uusimaa.
Moose are most active during this time of the year, contributing to an increase in accidents on the roads.
Last year, moose were involved in nearly 1,500 accidents across the country, with September seeing the highest number of incidents.
The heightened moose activity during autumn is attributed to their migration to winter pastures, the rutting season, and the hunting season. While the peak season for moose accidents is in September and October, drivers should remain vigilant throughout the remainder of the year. For instance, last year, moose collisions were still prevalent in December.
“The weather conditions also play a role in the increase of moose accidents during the fall. In particular, roads can become slippery in October due to nighttime frosts or fallen leaves, and mornings and evenings are darker. During the autumn, the low-lying sun can easily cause glare,” said Mikko Pöyhönen, Director of Vehicle and Property Services at Fennia.
The proportion of moose-related accidents has decreased as accidents involving white-tailed deer and roe deer have increased. Moose accidents are particularly dangerous due to the large size of the animals and are more likely to cause personal injury than other deer species.
In recent years, the moose population has decreased. According to the Natural Re
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