Deer accident near Zeischa: car damaged, driver uninjured!

Deer accident near Zeischa: car damaged, driver uninjured!

Today, June 16, 2025, there was an accident with wild animals on the B 101 near the Zeischa forest pool. Shortly before 6:00 a.m., a deer crossed the road and collided with a SKODA car. Fortunately, the driver was uninjured, while the animal did not survive the accident. The estimated property damage amounts to 2,500 euros. The damage is settled by the vehicle owner's insurance company, such as Brandenburg Police reported.

Accidents involving wildlife are a common phenomenon in Germany. In 2023, German car insurers registered over 280,000 wildlife accidents involving comprehensively insured cars. These figures highlight the enormous risk that exists for drivers, especially during certain months of the year. The greatest dangers are expected between April and May and from October to December, as the General Association of the German Insurance Industry (GDV) informs.

Warnings and behavioral measures

Jörg Asmussen, General Manager of the GDV, calls on drivers to drive particularly carefully in these dangerous times. It is advisable to heed warning signs about wildlife crossings and to reduce speed, especially at dusk. In addition, when seeing wild animals, drivers should dim their high beams and drive slowly to increase reaction time.

The data shows that behavior after a wildlife accident can have a decisive impact on damage settlement. After such an incident, drivers should secure the scene of the accident by turning on the hazard lights and setting up a warning triangle. It is also important to notify the police and not to touch the injured or killed animal yourself, as this is the responsibility of the forester or hunting manager.

Costs and insurance conditions

The costs of wildlife accidents continue to rise. In 2023, over one billion euros were spent on wildlife damage for the first time, which corresponds to almost three million euros per day. The average damage after a wildlife accident was 3,850 euros, which represents an increase compared to 3,600 euros in the previous year. This increase is due to more expensive body parts and higher hourly rates in automotive repair shops.

It is crucial for drivers to know that fully or partially comprehensive insurance compensates for damage to their own vehicle caused by wild animals. Some insurers even extend coverage to include incidents involving other animals. However, it should be noted that damage caused by wild animals has no influence on the personal no-claims bonus, which is beneficial for the affected drivers.