According to a recent article, roadkill accidents are up in Eastern Tennessee because it is fall. With bears out and about, looking for food, some roadkill accidents even involved bears. While you definitely want to avoid hitting smaller animals such as dog, cats, and turkeys, hitting larger animals such as bears can cause even greater damage to your vehicle. So far this year, there have been over 40 bears killed by vehicles in Eastern Tennessee. There are several things you can do to reduce your chances of hitting a bear or other large animal as well as to better protect yourself if you do hit a larger animal while driving.
• Slow down. This is particularly important in rural areas, areas where your visibility is limited, and areas where bears