You can expect deer activity to increase between October and December in Tennessee becauseit’s mating season. Thousands of deer versus car crashes are investigated in Tennessee every
year. But this time of year, they’re more likely to happen.
If you spot a dead deer on the side of the road, you can call the Tennessee Department of
Transportation to clean it up.
From July 1, 2017 to October 22nd, 2018 TDOT spent $6,149,498 on “special litter” cleanup.
If you spot a dead deer on the side of the road you can call Tennessee Department of
Transportation or email them at TDOT.comments@tn.gov
Usually, workers pick up carcasses between 9a.m. and 3p.m. If it’s a public safety matter, or
injuries are involved, call police.
