Upper Allen Township, PA – Driver Injured After Vehicle Strikes Deer on Route 15 (November 7, 2026)

A driver suffered a minor injury Saturday afternoon when a deer darted into the roadway on U.S. Route 15 in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, according to Upper Allen Township Police.

Officers responded to the crash shortly after 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, after a deer jumped over a Jersey barrier along northbound Route 15 near mile marker 35.5 and into the path of an oncoming vehicle. The vehicle struck the deer, which caused the vehicle to become disabled on the roadway, police said.

The driver, an Enola man, sustained a minor injury in the collision. He did not require transport from the scene and later sought treatment on his own at a local hospital, according to police. Upper Allen Township Police were assisted at the scene by the Upper Allen Fire Department, which helped secure the roadway and the disabled vehicle while the crash was cleared.

Police used the incident to renew seasonal safety reminders for drivers in the area, noting that deer activity increases significantly in the fall as shorter daylight hours and the rut drive more daytime and dusk movement near roadways. Officers encouraged motorists to slow down and remain alert, particularly in areas marked with deer-crossing signs, to increase following distance between vehicles, and to keep in mind that deer frequently travel in small groups, so a single animal crossing the road may be followed by others. Wearing a seat belt was also cited as a key factor in reducing injury severity in collisions involving animals.

A full crash report on the incident is available from Upper Allen Township Police, the investigating agency. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the department directly.