It's the season for B.C. residents to take to the province's roads for summer vacations. And it's the season when deer, elk, bears and moose come out to play.
Some 5,000 wildlife-related crashes occur on B.C. roads every year, according to the B.C. Transportation Ministry. Hundreds of people are injured, some may die, and thousands of animals suffer injury or death.
"The key thing is to slow down when you're moving through those areas," said ICBC spokesman Doug Henderson.
In 2005, the most recent year for which data have been compiled, vehicles collisions with wildlife cost $33 million.
At night, drivers should watch for movement, and for glowing eyes, beside the road.Flashing headlights to warn other drivers that animals are near the road can help prevent collisions.