Winter Roads Are Dangerous for Wildlife — Here’s How You Can Help

At Northern Colorado Wildlife Center, this is the time of year when we see a significant increase in patients injured on roadways. When snow covers the ground, wildlife often finds roads easier to travel than deep snow or icy fields. But animals cannot comprehend the dangers that come with human-made environments: fast-moving cars, limited visibility, and distracted drivers.

That’s why it’s on us, as drivers, to stay vigilant.

Slow down, drive distraction-free, and always stop for wildlife you see crossing the road. A few seconds of caution from us can mean survival for an animal simply trying to find food, shelter, or a safe place to rest.

And if you ever witness someone intentionally harming wildlife with a vehicle, you are encouraged to safely document the license plate and report it to local law enforcement. Intentionally striking wildlife is illegal in Colorado, and reporting it helps protect both animals and our community.

Our team will continue doing everything we can for the victims who make it to our hospital — but preventing these collisions in the first place is powerful, life-saving work that we can all participate in.

If you’d like to support the critical winter care we’re providing for injured wildlife, you can make a Colorado Gives Day gift here:

https://www.coloradogives.org/donate/Nocowildlife

Or mail/drop off your donation to:

Northern Colorado Wildlife Center

2637 Midpoint Drive, Suite E

Fort Collins, CO 80525

Thank you for driving carefully, looking out for wildlife, and helping protect Colorado’s wild neighbors. 💚

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