It’s peak moose collision season in Maine. Here’s what to know on the roads.

CENTRAL MAINE • May 16, 2026

In Maine, May and June bring long, sunny days, blooming flowers — and more moose versus car crashes than any other two-month period during the year. Crashes involving moose happen mostly in the northern part of the state; almost half from 2020-24 were in Aroostook County. But central and southern Maine still see serious incidents every year. Welcome to moose collision season. Peak times for crashes are between 4 and 5 a.m., and 8 and 11 p.m. Deer are hit far more often in Maine than moose — 25 times more often. But per crash, moose are the most expensive and most dangerous animal Mainers collide with on the roads.