Police: 110
Report the collision immediately, even if the animal runs off. The police will notify the responsible hunter.
Call 110Hunting & Services
Road traffic accident involving wildlife – what to do
Make the accident scene safe, help people and notify the police. An animal that has run off may also be seriously injured.
The first few minutes
Emergency numbers and contacts
Injured people: 112
If anyone is injured, call the emergency services and provide first aid. Take care to protect yourself from passing traffic.
Call 112Source: Upper Palatinate Police Headquarters · Wildlife collisions, 30 April 2026 ↗
Step by step
What to do after a wildlife collision
Secure the accident site
Switch on the hazard lights, put on a hi-vis vest and place a warning triangle a sufficient distance away. Move to a safe place away from the carriageway, for example behind the crash barrier.
Help for injured wildlife
Check whether anyone is injured. If necessary, call 112 and provide first aid.
Inform the police
Call 110. Give the road name, direction of travel and the most precise location of the accident you can. If possible, mark the location on your smartphone map; precise location data make tracking wounded game easier.
Keep your distance from the animal
Injured wildlife can behave unpredictably. Do not load it into a vehicle or take it away yourself – not even to a vet. Agree the next steps with the police.
Sources: Bavarian Police · What to do after a wildlife collision ↗ and Upper Palatinate Police · Location and reporting ↗
When the animal keeps going
Report a wildlife collision
An animal may leave the scene of an accident despite being seriously injured. Reporting it promptly and giving the exact location of the accident will help the responsible hunter search for it. The police coordinate the notification; the association’s website does not replace this initial call.
Basis: Upper Palatinate Police Headquarters · Report a wildlife collision ↗
Drive with foresight
Wildlife crossings and accident prevention
Reduce your speed, particularly at dusk, near woodland edges and alongside fields. Other animals may follow one animal. If wildlife is standing on the road, dip your headlights and brake. Avoid swerving unpredictably: trees and oncoming traffic can pose a greater danger.
Source: Schwaben Süd/West Police Headquarters · Wildlife crossing and how to react ↗