Editing Moose (section)

===Vehicle collisions===

The [[center of mass]] of a moose is above the hood of most [[Sedan (automobile)|passenger cars]]. In a collision, the impact crushes the front roof beams and individuals in the front seats.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.vti.se/sv/publikationer/pdf/algdocka-av-gummi-for-krockprov.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=October 4, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311184713/http://www.vti.se/sv/publikationer/pdf/algdocka-av-gummi-for-krockprov.pdf |archive-date=March 11, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> Collisions of this type are frequently fatal; [[seat belt]]s and [[airbag]]s offer little protection.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080529203439/http://www.vti.se/nordic/2-04mapp/annosv.html Traffic Management for a Sustainable Environment] Number 2, 2004, of Nordic Road & Transport Research. Annotations Sweden</ref> In collisions with higher vehicles (such as trucks), most of the deformation is to the front of the vehicle and the passenger compartment is largely spared. Moose collisions have prompted the development of a vehicle test referred to as the "[[moose test]]" ({{langx|sv|Älgtest}}, {{langx|de|Elchtest}}). A Massachusetts study found that moose–vehicular collisions had a very high human fatality rate and that such collisions caused the death of 3% of the Massachusetts moose population annually.<ref name=ZellerWattles2018>{{cite journal|last1=Zeller|first1=Katherine A.|last2=Wattles|first2=David W.|last3=DeStefano|first3=Stephen|title=Incorporating Road Crossing Data into Vehicle Collision Risk Models for Moose (Alces americanus) in Massachusetts, USA|journal=Environmental Management|volume=62|issue=3|year=2018|pages=518–528|issn=0364-152X|doi=10.1007/s00267-018-1058-x|pmid=29744581|bibcode=2018EnMan..62..518Z|s2cid=13700403}}</ref>
[[File:Moose carcass at a solid waste facility, Homer, Alaska.jpg|thumb|Moose carcass, cause of death unknown, at a solid waste transfer facility in Alaska.]]
Moose warning signs are used on roads in regions where there is a danger of collision with the animal. The triangular warning signs common in Sweden, Norway, and Finland have become coveted souvenirs among tourists traveling in these countries, causing road authorities so much expense that the moose signs have been replaced with imageless generic warning signs in some regions.<ref>{{in lang|sv}} "[http://www.dn.se/nyheter/sverige/algsafari-lockar-tusentals-turister-1.560803 Älgsafari lockar tusentals turister]{{dead link|date=April 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}", ''[[Dagens Nyheter]]'', August 12, 2007. Accessed November 6, 2009."</ref>

In Ontario, Canada, an estimated 265 moose die each year as a result of collision with trains ({{as of|2019|lc=yes}}). Moose–train collisions were more frequent in winters with above-average snowfall.<ref>Hamr, Joe, Mike Hall, and Jesse N. Popp. "AN ASSESSMENT OF MOOSE AND ELK TRAIN COLLISIONS IN ONTARIO, CANADA." Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose 55 (2019): 1-12.</ref> In January 2008, the Norwegian newspaper ''[[Aftenposten]]'' estimated that some 13,000 moose had died in collisions with Norwegian trains since 2000. The state agency in charge of railroad infrastructure (Jernbaneverket) plans to spend 80 million [[Norwegian krone]]r to reduce collision rate in the future by fencing the railways, clearing vegetation from near the tracks, and providing alternative snow-free feeding places for the animals elsewhere.<ref>{{cite news|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080928100858/http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article2222872.ece|archive-date=September 28, 2008|url=http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article2222872.ece|title=Railroad takes steps to reduce moose crashes|newspaper=Aftenposten|date=January 28, 2008}}</ref>

In the Canadian province of [[New Brunswick]], collisions between automobiles and moose are frequent enough that all new highways have fences to prevent moose from accessing the road, as has long been done in Finland, Norway, and Sweden. A demonstration project, Highway&nbsp;7 between [[Fredericton]] and [[Saint John, New Brunswick|Saint John]], which has one of the highest frequencies of moose collisions in the province, did not have these fences until 2008, although it was and continues to be extremely well signed.<ref>[http://www.gnb.ca/0113/moose/alert-e.asp Moose-Vehicle Collision Information] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070114141943/http://www.gnb.ca/0113/moose/alert-e.asp |date=January 14, 2007 }}, New Brunswick Department of Transportation</ref><ref>[http://www.gnb.ca/cnb/news/tran/2008e0411tr.htm More wildlife fencing to be installed on Route 7 in 2008] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110117200940/http://www.gnb.ca/cnb/news/tran/2008e0411tr.htm |date=January 17, 2011 }}, Communications New Brunswick, April 8, 2008</ref> [[Newfoundland and Labrador]] recommended that motorists use caution between dusk and dawn because that is when moose are most active and most difficult to see, increasing the risk of collisions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roads.gov.nl.ca/moose.htm |title=Highway Driving Conditions – Department of Transportation and Works |publisher=www.roads.gov.nl.ca |access-date=November 6, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513202718/http://www.roads.gov.nl.ca/moose.htm |archive-date=May 13, 2008 }}</ref> Local moose sightings are often reported on radio stations so that motorists can take care while driving in particular areas. An electronic "moose detection system" was installed on two sections of the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] in Newfoundland in 2011, but the system proved unreliable and was removed in 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/moose-detection-lights-being-removed-not-effective-for-n-l-1.2951688|title=Moose detection lights being removed, 'not effective' for N.L.|publisher=[[CBC News]]|date=February 10, 2015|access-date=February 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123113917/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/moose-detection-lights-being-removed-not-effective-for-n-l-1.2951688|archive-date=November 23, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> {{as of|2024}}, the moose population in Newfoundland was increasing along with the number of road accidents.<ref>{{cite news |first=Ian |last=Austen |title=A Menace to Motorists, but the 'Noble' Moose Is Adopted by Newfoundland |date=October 5, 2024 |newspaper=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/05/world/canada/newfoundland-moose-car-accidents.html |url-access=subscription}}</ref>

In Sweden, a road will not be fenced unless it experiences at least one moose accident per km per year.<ref>{{in lang|sv}} [http://ttela.se/start/mellerud/1.595186-manga-viltolyckor-inget-gors?NewUrl=null Många viltolyckor – inget görs – Mellerud] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719070131/http://ttela.se/start/mellerud/1.595186-manga-viltolyckor-inget-gors?NewUrl=null |date=July 19, 2011 }}. www.ttela.se (December 21, 2010). Retrieved on 2011-01-09.</ref>

In eastern Germany, where the scarce population is slowly increasing, there were two road accidents involving moose since 2000.<ref name=":0" />
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File:Moose crossing warning sign.jpg|Canadian road sign.
File:Finland road sign A20.1.svg|Finnish road sign.
File:NO road sign 146.1.svg|Norwegian road sign.
File:Sweden road sign A19-1.svg|Swedish road sign.
File:Moosecrossingkenaiak.JPG|[[Warning sign]] in Alaska where trees and brush are trimmed along high moose crossing areas so that moose can be seen as they approach the road.
File:Moose crossing a road.jpg|Moose (''A. a. gigas'') crossing a road in Alaska.
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