# Animal-related vehicle collisions in Europe

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/animal-related-vehicle-collisions-in-europe
> Updated: 2026-10-28T08:58:29.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Reports from Latvia and Croatia indicate a rise in vehicle collisions involving animals. In Latvia, BTA Baltic Insurance Company noted that approximately 10% of CASCO insurance claims during autumn are linked to wildlife, with nearly 1.9 million euros paid out over the last three autumn seasons. Data from September showed a 17% increase in such claims compared to the previous year, primarily involving large animals like moose, deer, and roe deer.

In Croatia, police in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County reported 44 incidents involving both wild and domestic animals over a two-week period, causing roughly 64,600 euros in damage. These incidents included collisions with deer, foxes, jackals, and wild boars, as well as domestic animals such as horses, dogs, and sheep. Authorities have advised motorists to exercise caution, particularly during morning hours, and noted that drivers may be held liable if they are traveling at inappropriate speeds during such encounters.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Croatia: Police report surge in vehicle collisions with animals

Croatian police report 44 vehicle collisions with wild and domestic animals in two weeks, causing over 64,000 euros in damage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-police-report-surge-in-vehicle-collisions-with-animals

### 2026-10-25: Latvia: Wildlife collisions drive up insurance claims in autumn

BTA Baltic Insurance Company reports a rise in autumn vehicle collisions with wildlife in Latvia, with claims totaling nearly 1.9 million euros over the last three autumn seasons.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latvia-wildlife-collisions-drive-up-insurance-claims-in-autumn

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