Cars, animals and roads don’t mix well.
Drivers filed 1.7 million animal-collision claims from July 2024 to June 2025, leaving insurers with an average bill of around $5,000, according to an analysis of national auto insurance claims by Texas-based Aulsbrook Car & Truck Wreck Injury Lawyers. Nationally, the total cost of animal collisions - which includes emergency services and medical bills - is staggering.