CUMMING, Ga. – Georgia's deer mating season runs from October to late December, and deer are most active at dawn and dusk, the same hours most people commute, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Forsyth Collision, an I-CAR Gold Class certified auto body shop in Cumming, said damage from these collisions often reaches well past the bumper cover.

State Farm's analysis of industrywide claims from July 2024 through June 2025 put a Georgia driver's odds of hitting a deer or other animal at 1 in 109, 22nd in the nation. The odds rise from October through December, according to the analysis.

"A lot of folks hit a deer, see the bumper pop back into place and figure the car came through fine," said Salih Hamid, owner of Forsyth Collision. "Bumper covers are made to flex. What we look for is everything behind them, the parts that hold the front of the car together and keep the headlights and safety sensors aimed where they belong."

Repair work at the shop begins with an inspection of all visible and hidden damage, as outlined in the shop's overview of common collision damage and repairs. When an impact has shifted the frame, technicians use frame straightening equipment to return it to factory specifications. Safety cameras and sensors are then recalibrated so driver-assistance systems work as designed.

"Paint repair is the part everybody sees, so it's tempting to start there," Hamid said. "We start underneath. If the structure isn't right, the new panels won't line up, and the car won't protect the family inside the way it was built to."

Vehicle damage from hitting a deer is covered under an auto policy's comprehensive coverage, according to Progressive Insurance. Collision coverage applies when a driver swerves to avoid an animal and strikes another vehicle or object instead. Forsyth Collision works with all insurance companies.

The Department of Natural Resources also advises drivers to watch for deer in late winter, early spring and late summer, when the animals are drawn to plants growing along roadsides.

About Forsyth Collision

Forsyth Collision is an I-CAR Gold Class certified auto body shop at 2705 Hurt Bridge Road in Cumming, Georgia, serving Forsyth County and North Georgia for more than 10 years. The shop provides collision repair, frame repair, paint repair, dent repair and auto glass services and works with all insurance companies. Its metalwork carries a lifetime warranty, and original owners receive a lifetime paint warranty.

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Contact Information:

Forsyth Collision

2705 Hurt Bridge Rd
Cumming, Georgia 30028
United States

Salih Hamid
+1-678-771-5024
https://www.forsythcollision.com