Ontario Car Accidents from collisions with Moose
Just about every day in Northern Ontario, there is an accident involving a moose. When you get into an accident with a moose, you might as well drive into a brick wall. Moose in Ontario can get over 1500 pounds and a fender-bender is not the result, death or extreme injury for the occupants of the car is the result.
Two Worst Times
In April to May, just after the snow is gone, Moose come out to the side of the roads to lick minerals and salts that were left when sand and salt was dropped on the roads during icy conditions. New grasses also grow earlier on the side of the roads due to more sunlight. This is a very dangerous time for moose accidents.
Then there is a second danger time, which is when the Mosquitoes and Black Flies hatch. The extreme amount of biting bugs forces the moose out of the bush. Depending on the weather, the main bug hatches can happen from the end of May to the end of June. Weather conditions can also product secondary hatches of biting bugs if it's a wet summer.
What can you do to prevent Moose collisions?
Don't speed
Slow down at night or during foggy conditions. Try to avoid driving at night.
Always keep your eyes focused for any kind of movement on the side of the road
Slow down around sharp curves
Slow down when passing large rock faces where a moose can run out from behind
Keep your interior lights off
Make sure your headlights are clean and bright
Stop driving if you are sleepy
Don't drink any alcohol at all
Drive like you expect to hit a moose
