The risk of wild animals crossing the road exists throughout Sweden, at all times, all year round. In order to reduce the risk of a wildlife accident happening it is therefore important to know when and where the risk of encountering wild animals on the road is greatest.

When the risk is greatest

• At dawn and dusk, as animals often travel in search of food at those times.
• During snowy winters, as animals often travel using the roads when that is the case.
• During October-December and May-June, as that is when the most wildlife accidents occur.
• During September-October, as that is when the most wildlife accidents with moose occur.

Where the risk is greatest

• Along forest edges.
• Near forest areas with watercourses on one side of the road.
• Where wildlife fences begin and end.
• In clear-felled areas (areas where all trees have recently been cut down).
• After a plough marker with a black plastic bag attached (which means reindeer might be in the area).

Read more about wildlife accidents