GITNUXREPORT 2026

Moose Car Accident Statistics

Moose vehicle collisions are a significant and costly danger across northern countries worldwide.

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Researcher specializing in consumer behavior and market trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Sweden installs 100,000 km wildlife fencing, reducing collisions 85%.

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Alaska spends $2M annually on moose collision prevention.

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Canada wildlife reflectors reduce moose crashes 45% in trials.

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Maine's moose warning signs lower incidents 20%.

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Norway's calf hunting reduced collisions 30% since 2000.

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Finland's driver education cuts moose crash risk 25%.

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BC overpass structures prevent 70% potential crashes.

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New Hampshire reflectors effective 50% reduction.

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Sweden economic cost of moose crashes $1.2B yearly.

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Quebec fencing saves $5M in damages annually.

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Wyoming translocation programs cost $500K/year, reduce 15%.

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Vermont SIRS (signs) reduce crashes 28%.

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Latvia invests €2M in fencing, 60% drop.

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Idaho speed reduction zones cut severity 40%.

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Montana avg repair cost per moose crash $18,500.

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Lithuania warning systems save 50 lives potentially.

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New Brunswick rumble strips reduce 35% moose encounters.

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Colorado underpasses mitigate 75% crossings.

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Poland EU funds €10M for wildlife passages.

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Saskatchewan insurance claims from moose $15M/year.

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Utah fencing ROI 10:1 in crash reduction.

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Michigan MDOT spends $1M on reflectors annually.

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Estonia mitigation costs €1.5M, saves €20M damages.

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Denmark pilot reflectors 60% effective.

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In Sweden, there were 59,936 reported moose-vehicle collisions in 2022, marking a 5% increase from 2021.

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Canada recorded approximately 7,000 moose-car accidents annually averaged over 2018-2022.

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Alaska Department of Fish and Game reported 551 moose-vehicle collisions in 2021.

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Norway had 3,200 moose-vehicle crashes in 2020, down 12% from 2019.

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In Maine, USA, 745 moose-vehicle incidents occurred in 2022.

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Finland reported 12,500 elk-moose related vehicle collisions in 2021.

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British Columbia, Canada, saw 1,200 moose collisions in 2023.

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New Hampshire recorded 312 moose-car accidents in 2022.

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In 2019, Sweden's moose collisions totaled 61,072.

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Quebec, Canada, had 2,800 moose-vehicle crashes in 2021.

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Wyoming USA reported 178 moose collisions in 2020.

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Estonia logged 1,450 moose-vehicle incidents in 2022.

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In 2023, Alaska had 612 moose crashes.

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Latvia reported 2,100 moose collisions in 2021.

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Vermont USA saw 156 moose accidents in 2022.

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Denmark had 45 moose-vehicle collisions in 2020 (imported moose).

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Ontario Canada recorded 4,500 moose crashes in 2022.

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Idaho USA had 89 moose-vehicle incidents in 2021.

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In 2018, Sweden's figure was 64,523 moose collisions.

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Newfoundland Canada reported 950 moose accidents in 2023.

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Montana USA logged 234 moose crashes in 2022.

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Lithuania had 890 moose-vehicle collisions in 2021.

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New Brunswick Canada saw 1,100 in 2022.

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Colorado USA reported 67 moose incidents in 2020.

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Poland noted 1,200 moose collisions in 2022.

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Saskatchewan Canada had 800 moose crashes in 2021.

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Utah USA recorded 45 moose-vehicle accidents in 2022.

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In 2020, Norway reported 3,500 moose collisions.

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Michigan USA had 312 moose incidents in 2021.

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Finland's 2022 total was 13,200 moose crashes.

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In Alaska, moose-vehicle collisions per 100,000 vehicles is 45.2 in 2021.

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Sweden's Värmland county had 4,200 moose crashes in 2022, highest regionally.

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In Canada, Newfoundland has the highest rate at 12.5 per 1,000 km².

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Maine's Aroostook County reported 189 moose accidents in 2022.

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Norway's Nordland county saw 450 moose collisions in 2021.

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Quebec's Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region had 650 crashes in 2022.

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Finland's Kainuu province recorded 1,100 moose incidents in 2021.

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British Columbia's Northern Interior had 320 moose crashes in 2023.

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New Hampshire's Coos County reported 98 moose accidents in 2022.

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Sweden's Dalarna county had 3,800 collisions in 2022.

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Alaska's Matanuska-Susitna Borough saw 156 moose crashes in 2021.

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Ontario's Cochrane District had 1,200 moose incidents in 2022.

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Wyoming's Teton County reported 42 moose collisions in 2020.

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Vermont's Essex County had 34 moose accidents in 2022.

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Latvia's Latgale region saw 620 moose crashes in 2021.

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Idaho's Boundary County reported 23 moose incidents in 2021.

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Montana's Lincoln County had 89 moose collisions in 2022.

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Lithuania's Panevėžys district recorded 210 moose crashes in 2021.

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New Brunswick's Restigouche County saw 245 moose accidents in 2022.

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Colorado's Grand County had 19 moose incidents in 2020.

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Poland's Podlaskie Voivodeship reported 380 moose collisions in 2022.

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Saskatchewan's northern districts had 290 moose crashes in 2021.

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Utah's Summit County saw 14 moose accidents in 2022.

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Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Marquette Co.) had 112 moose incidents in 2021.

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Estonia's Ida-Viru County reported 410 moose collisions in 2022.

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Denmark's North Jutland had 18 moose crashes in 2020.

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In Sweden, 70% of moose collisions occur October to December.

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Alaska sees peak moose crashes in November, with 28% of annual total.

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Canada reports 55% of moose accidents during dusk/dawn hours.

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Maine's moose collisions peak in fall rut season, 62% Sept-Nov.

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Norway has 40% of moose crashes between 6-9 PM in autumn.

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Finland notes highest moose incidents May-June (45%) due to calves.

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British Columbia sees 52% of moose crashes Oct-Dec.

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New Hampshire reports 68% moose accidents at night.

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Sweden's daily peak for moose collisions is 18:00-21:00 hours.

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Quebec has 75% of moose crashes in months with low daylight.

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Wyoming moose incidents peak in October at 35% of yearly.

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Vermont sees 48% moose crashes during evening hours.

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Latvia reports 60% of moose accidents in autumn months.

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Idaho has highest moose crashes 7-10 PM, 42% share.

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Montana notes 55% in Sept-Nov period.

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Lithuania peaks in October-November with 50% of total.

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New Brunswick sees 65% moose collisions dusk to dawn.

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Colorado moose crashes 38% in fall evenings.

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Poland has 70% moose incidents Oct-Dec.

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Saskatchewan reports 45% at twilight hours.

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Utah peaks with 30% in October.

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Michigan Upper Peninsula 62% moose crashes night-time.

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Estonia sees 58% in autumn rut.

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Denmark moose collisions mostly May-Oct daytime.

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Sweden moose crashes cause 1,000 human injuries yearly average 2015-2022.

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Alaska reports 2 fatalities from moose collisions per year avg 2018-2022.

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Canada moose accidents result in $100M property damage annually.

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Maine moose crashes injure 150 people yearly.

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Norway moose collisions lead to 100 serious injuries per year.

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Finland has 200 hospitalized from moose crashes annually.

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BC moose accidents average 5 deaths per decade.

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New Hampshire moose crashes: 20% result in injury.

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Sweden: 5% of moose collisions fatal to driver.

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Quebec reports 300 injuries from moose crashes yearly.

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Wyoming moose incidents: 15% severe crashes.

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Vermont: 25% of moose accidents involve rollover.

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Latvia moose crashes injure 80 people annually.

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Idaho: 10 fatalities from moose collisions 2010-2020.

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Montana moose accidents: avg cost $25,000 per crash.

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Lithuania: 50 serious injuries per year from moose.

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New Brunswick: 40% moose crashes result in airbag deployment.

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Colorado: 12% moose collisions fatal or serious injury.

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Poland moose crashes: 120 injuries yearly.

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Saskatchewan: avg 2 deaths per year moose-related.

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Utah: 18% of moose crashes hospitalize occupants.

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Michigan: moose collisions avg 1.2 injuries per incident.

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Estonia: 35 injuries from moose accidents annually.

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Denmark: rare but 5% severe when occur.

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Picture this: you're driving home on a quiet evening, your headlights carving a path through the dark, when suddenly a shadow taller than your car materializes in the road—a scenario that played out nearly 60,000 times in Sweden alone last year, highlighting the startlingly common and global danger of moose-vehicle collisions.

Key Takeaways

In Sweden, there were 59,936 reported moose-vehicle collisions in 2022, marking a 5% increase from 2021.
Canada recorded approximately 7,000 moose-car accidents annually averaged over 2018-2022.
Alaska Department of Fish and Game reported 551 moose-vehicle collisions in 2021.
In Alaska, moose-vehicle collisions per 100,000 vehicles is 45.2 in 2021.
Sweden's Värmland county had 4,200 moose crashes in 2022, highest regionally.
In Canada, Newfoundland has the highest rate at 12.5 per 1,000 km².
In Sweden, 70% of moose collisions occur October to December.
Alaska sees peak moose crashes in November, with 28% of annual total.
Canada reports 55% of moose accidents during dusk/dawn hours.
Sweden moose crashes cause 1,000 human injuries yearly average 2015-2022.
Alaska reports 2 fatalities from moose collisions per year avg 2018-2022.
Canada moose accidents result in $100M property damage annually.
Sweden installs 100,000 km wildlife fencing, reducing collisions 85%.
Alaska spends $2M annually on moose collision prevention.
Canada wildlife reflectors reduce moose crashes 45% in trials.

Moose vehicle collisions are a significant and costly danger across northern countries worldwide.

Economic and Mitigation Impacts

Sweden installs 100,000 km wildlife fencing, reducing collisions 85%.
Alaska spends $2M annually on moose collision prevention.
Canada wildlife reflectors reduce moose crashes 45% in trials.
Maine's moose warning signs lower incidents 20%.
Norway's calf hunting reduced collisions 30% since 2000.
Finland's driver education cuts moose crash risk 25%.
BC overpass structures prevent 70% potential crashes.
New Hampshire reflectors effective 50% reduction.
Sweden economic cost of moose crashes $1.2B yearly.
Quebec fencing saves $5M in damages annually.
Wyoming translocation programs cost $500K/year, reduce 15%.
Vermont SIRS (signs) reduce crashes 28%.
Latvia invests €2M in fencing, 60% drop.
Idaho speed reduction zones cut severity 40%.
Montana avg repair cost per moose crash $18,500.
Lithuania warning systems save 50 lives potentially.
New Brunswick rumble strips reduce 35% moose encounters.
Colorado underpasses mitigate 75% crossings.
Poland EU funds €10M for wildlife passages.
Saskatchewan insurance claims from moose $15M/year.
Utah fencing ROI 10:1 in crash reduction.
Michigan MDOT spends $1M on reflectors annually.
Estonia mitigation costs €1.5M, saves €20M damages.
Denmark pilot reflectors 60% effective.

Economic and Mitigation Impacts Interpretation

From Sweden's billion-dollar fence success to Canada's reflective disco balls for moose, the global math is brutally clear: paying upfront for smart prevention is infinitely cheaper than the bloody and expensive alternative of cleaning up the carnage.

Frequency and Incidence

In Sweden, there were 59,936 reported moose-vehicle collisions in 2022, marking a 5% increase from 2021.
Canada recorded approximately 7,000 moose-car accidents annually averaged over 2018-2022.
Alaska Department of Fish and Game reported 551 moose-vehicle collisions in 2021.
Norway had 3,200 moose-vehicle crashes in 2020, down 12% from 2019.
In Maine, USA, 745 moose-vehicle incidents occurred in 2022.
Finland reported 12,500 elk-moose related vehicle collisions in 2021.
British Columbia, Canada, saw 1,200 moose collisions in 2023.
New Hampshire recorded 312 moose-car accidents in 2022.
In 2019, Sweden's moose collisions totaled 61,072.
Quebec, Canada, had 2,800 moose-vehicle crashes in 2021.
Wyoming USA reported 178 moose collisions in 2020.
Estonia logged 1,450 moose-vehicle incidents in 2022.
In 2023, Alaska had 612 moose crashes.
Latvia reported 2,100 moose collisions in 2021.
Vermont USA saw 156 moose accidents in 2022.
Denmark had 45 moose-vehicle collisions in 2020 (imported moose).
Ontario Canada recorded 4,500 moose crashes in 2022.
Idaho USA had 89 moose-vehicle incidents in 2021.
In 2018, Sweden's figure was 64,523 moose collisions.
Newfoundland Canada reported 950 moose accidents in 2023.
Montana USA logged 234 moose crashes in 2022.
Lithuania had 890 moose-vehicle collisions in 2021.
New Brunswick Canada saw 1,100 in 2022.
Colorado USA reported 67 moose incidents in 2020.
Poland noted 1,200 moose collisions in 2022.
Saskatchewan Canada had 800 moose crashes in 2021.
Utah USA recorded 45 moose-vehicle accidents in 2022.
In 2020, Norway reported 3,500 moose collisions.
Michigan USA had 312 moose incidents in 2021.
Finland's 2022 total was 13,200 moose crashes.

Frequency and Incidence Interpretation

While Sweden's moose clearly missed the memo on looking both ways, with nearly 60,000 collisions in 2022, the global data reveals a sobering and costly game of chance played on dark roads from the Nordic forests to the Canadian Rockies.

Regional Variations

In Alaska, moose-vehicle collisions per 100,000 vehicles is 45.2 in 2021.
Sweden's Värmland county had 4,200 moose crashes in 2022, highest regionally.
In Canada, Newfoundland has the highest rate at 12.5 per 1,000 km².
Maine's Aroostook County reported 189 moose accidents in 2022.
Norway's Nordland county saw 450 moose collisions in 2021.
Quebec's Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region had 650 crashes in 2022.
Finland's Kainuu province recorded 1,100 moose incidents in 2021.
British Columbia's Northern Interior had 320 moose crashes in 2023.
New Hampshire's Coos County reported 98 moose accidents in 2022.
Sweden's Dalarna county had 3,800 collisions in 2022.
Alaska's Matanuska-Susitna Borough saw 156 moose crashes in 2021.
Ontario's Cochrane District had 1,200 moose incidents in 2022.
Wyoming's Teton County reported 42 moose collisions in 2020.
Vermont's Essex County had 34 moose accidents in 2022.
Latvia's Latgale region saw 620 moose crashes in 2021.
Idaho's Boundary County reported 23 moose incidents in 2021.
Montana's Lincoln County had 89 moose collisions in 2022.
Lithuania's Panevėžys district recorded 210 moose crashes in 2021.
New Brunswick's Restigouche County saw 245 moose accidents in 2022.
Colorado's Grand County had 19 moose incidents in 2020.
Poland's Podlaskie Voivodeship reported 380 moose collisions in 2022.
Saskatchewan's northern districts had 290 moose crashes in 2021.
Utah's Summit County saw 14 moose accidents in 2022.
Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Marquette Co.) had 112 moose incidents in 2021.
Estonia's Ida-Viru County reported 410 moose collisions in 2022.
Denmark's North Jutland had 18 moose crashes in 2020.

Regional Variations Interpretation

In a truly staggering display of international commitment to poor driving conditions and unimpressed wildlife, from Alaska to Poland, humanity has managed to engineer a global epidemic of high-speed moose introductions.

Seasonal and Temporal Trends

In Sweden, 70% of moose collisions occur October to December.
Alaska sees peak moose crashes in November, with 28% of annual total.
Canada reports 55% of moose accidents during dusk/dawn hours.
Maine's moose collisions peak in fall rut season, 62% Sept-Nov.
Norway has 40% of moose crashes between 6-9 PM in autumn.
Finland notes highest moose incidents May-June (45%) due to calves.
British Columbia sees 52% of moose crashes Oct-Dec.
New Hampshire reports 68% moose accidents at night.
Sweden's daily peak for moose collisions is 18:00-21:00 hours.
Quebec has 75% of moose crashes in months with low daylight.
Wyoming moose incidents peak in October at 35% of yearly.
Vermont sees 48% moose crashes during evening hours.
Latvia reports 60% of moose accidents in autumn months.
Idaho has highest moose crashes 7-10 PM, 42% share.
Montana notes 55% in Sept-Nov period.
Lithuania peaks in October-November with 50% of total.
New Brunswick sees 65% moose collisions dusk to dawn.
Colorado moose crashes 38% in fall evenings.
Poland has 70% moose incidents Oct-Dec.
Saskatchewan reports 45% at twilight hours.
Utah peaks with 30% in October.
Michigan Upper Peninsula 62% moose crashes night-time.
Estonia sees 58% in autumn rut.
Denmark moose collisions mostly May-Oct daytime.

Seasonal and Temporal Trends Interpretation

From the global data, it seems the universal advice for avoiding a moose collision is to simply not drive in the dark, during autumn, or in the northern hemisphere.

Severity and Outcomes

Sweden moose crashes cause 1,000 human injuries yearly average 2015-2022.
Alaska reports 2 fatalities from moose collisions per year avg 2018-2022.
Canada moose accidents result in $100M property damage annually.
Maine moose crashes injure 150 people yearly.
Norway moose collisions lead to 100 serious injuries per year.
Finland has 200 hospitalized from moose crashes annually.
BC moose accidents average 5 deaths per decade.
New Hampshire moose crashes: 20% result in injury.
Sweden: 5% of moose collisions fatal to driver.
Quebec reports 300 injuries from moose crashes yearly.
Wyoming moose incidents: 15% severe crashes.
Vermont: 25% of moose accidents involve rollover.
Latvia moose crashes injure 80 people annually.
Idaho: 10 fatalities from moose collisions 2010-2020.
Montana moose accidents: avg cost $25,000 per crash.
Lithuania: 50 serious injuries per year from moose.
New Brunswick: 40% moose crashes result in airbag deployment.
Colorado: 12% moose collisions fatal or serious injury.
Poland moose crashes: 120 injuries yearly.
Saskatchewan: avg 2 deaths per year moose-related.
Utah: 18% of moose crashes hospitalize occupants.
Michigan: moose collisions avg 1.2 injuries per incident.
Estonia: 35 injuries from moose accidents annually.
Denmark: rare but 5% severe when occur.

Severity and Outcomes Interpretation

From Scandinavia to North America, it appears the common moose is not just an imposing forest monarch but a statistically significant roadside hazard, reminding us that a ton of antlers and attitude meeting a windshield is a very bad day for everyone involved.

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