WOW: Watch Out for Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife is not only committed to protecting America's wildlife, we are committed to protecting our members and the driving public from the dangers of wildlife-vehicle collisions.

Did you know that every year....

  • an estimated 1.5 million animals are hit on U.S. roads?
  • more than 200 people are killed in collisions with deer, elk and other wildlife?
  • wildlife-vehicle collisions cause $1 billion in property damage each year?

Take the WOW pledge and start being a part of the solution!

Take the Watch Out for Wildlife Pledge!

Take the WOW pledge today! And check back in the fall for a chance to receive a free WOW car kit, including a WOW window decal, an in-car trash bag with wildlife-friendly tips and a laminated glove-box card.


Take the WOW Pledge Today!


Road sign warning of wildlife on the roadTop 10 Tips for Drivers
Reduce your chances of colliding with wildlife using these ten easy tips





Bison on the road as seen from the drivers seat of a car.Help! I hit an animal.
Know what to do and who to contact if you are involved in a wildlife-vehicle collision.





WOW Glove-box Card
Print this handy card and store it in your glove-box to keep critical phone numbers at your fingertips in case of a wildlife-vehicle collision.




Car speeding by on a roadWildlife-Vehicle Collision Fact Sheet
Get the facts on wildlife-vehicle collisions...you may be surprised at the numbers.




WOW SlideshowWatch Out for Wildlife Slideshow
View our short slideshow to learn more about the problem of wildlife-vehicle collisions.