How Did 72 Moose Die in Road Crashes in Bashkiria in 2026?
Quick answer: Seventy-two moose have died in road crashes in Bashkiria since the start of 2026, along with two marals, 49 roe deer and eight wild boar. Specialists have identified 118 accident-prone sections on the republic's roads where crashes involving hoofed animals and bears regularly occur. With moose still moving actively in November, the republic's environment minister has warned drivers to take extra care. The emergency number in Russia is 112.
Key facts
- What: Wild animals killed in road crashes in Bashkiria
- Where: Bashkortostan (Bashkiria), Russia
- When: Since the start of 2026; reported 8 November 2026
- Reported: 8 November 2026, via zur-ufa.ru, based on Argumenty i Fakty materials
- Animals killed: 72 moose, 2 marals (a type of red deer), 49 roe deer, 8 wild boar — 131 in total
- Danger sections: 118 identified — 22 on federal roads, 96 on roads of republican significance
- Emergency number: 112
- Status: Ongoing risk through November, when moose remain active
What happened
In Bashkiria, 72 moose, two marals, 49 roe deer and eight wild boar have died in road accidents since the start of the year. The figures were reported on 8 November 2026 by the republic's Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Niyaz Fazylov.
Moose continue to move actively in November, which increases the risk of crashes involving them, the minister said.
The 118 danger sections
Specialists analysed data on crashes involving wild animals and identified 118 accident-prone sections on the republic's roads, where crashes involving hoofed animals and bears have regularly occurred over the last ten years. Of these, 22 are on federal roads and 96 are on roads of republican significance.
What drivers are being told
As the number of crashes involving wild animals grows, the authorities are urging drivers to be especially careful on the dangerous sections. Drivers should take particular care in places where collisions with animals frequently occur.
Recent crashes with wild animals in Bashkiria
The same outlet has reported a series of recent crashes involving wild animals in the republic. Five crashes with wild animals happened in Bashkortostan in a single week in October 2026. On 10 October, a lorry hit a wild boar on the M-5 highway in Ufimsky District. Further crashes involving wild animals were recorded on the republic's roads in early October.
Frequently asked questions
How many moose have died on Bashkiria's roads in 2026?
Seventy-two moose have died in road crashes in Bashkiria since the start of 2026.
What other animals have been killed?
Two marals, 49 roe deer and eight wild boar — 131 wild animals in total.
Where are the most dangerous sections?
Specialists identified 118 accident-prone sections: 22 on federal roads and 96 on roads of republican significance. These are places where crashes involving hoofed animals and bears have regularly occurred over the last ten years.
Why is November a risky month?
Moose continue to move actively in November, which increases the risk of crashes involving them, according to the republic's environment minister, Niyaz Fazylov.
What is the emergency number in Russia?
Dial 112. From most GSM mobile phones, 112 also reaches local emergency services.
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