In second place is Kronoberg County with 20.1 accidents per 1,000 cars. This shows statistics from the national wildlife accident council compiled by the insurance company If. The figures are valid from 1 January to 30 September this year. The average figure for the whole country is 8.7.
At the same time, October and November are the months when most wild accidents occur.
- Wildlife accidents continue to be a major problem in Sweden. The greatest risk is the dawn and dusk when many animals move to look for food, says Johan Granholm engine expert at If in a press release.
In Kronoberg, 2095 accidents have occurred up to September 30 this year, most of them are deer with deer 1,516, then comes wild boar 339 and moose in 193. In Kalmar County, 3,183 accidents have occurred, over 2,200 have been deer.
Collisions with wild boar are increasing most.