Autumn brings plenty of familiar challenges for fleet drivers, from darker journeys to wetter roads.
But there’s another seasonal risk that can be much harder to predict…
Deer collisions typically peak again during October and November, particularly around sunrise and between sunset and midnight.
And for fleets, the consequences can be significant, with recent data showing that collisions that involve deer have generated almost half a million pounds in claims in the last 18 months.
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Modern vehicles can also make what might once have been relatively straightforward damage considerably more expensive. Sensors, cameras and other technology can require specialist repairs and recalibration, increasing both repair costs and vehicle downtime.
That’s an all too familiar story for fleets, which is awareness of the different road safety risks as autumn begins and wetter (and colder) weather ensues, complete with darker mornings and evenings.
For employees regularly travelling on rural or semi-rural roads, autumn is also a good time to reinforce awareness around wildlife hazards, particularly when driving at dawn, dusk and after dark.
Reducing speed where deer may be present, improving hazard awareness and helping drivers understand how to respond safely can all make a difference.
Driving Monitor can help you identify, manage and reduce driver risk across your fleet, including with Risk Monitor and Telematics Monitor.
