We’re already three weeks into fall…and you should feel lucky to be alive!

Here’s some of the ways many people’s favorite season can turn deadly from PennLive, Esurance and the NFPA:

Sun glare  As the days get shorter, the sun is more likely to be right in your eyes during peak commute times in the fall.

Wet leaves on the ground  They get slippery and cause a lot of falls and even some car crashes plus they can hide hazards on the road (think potholes).

Deer  We here in the Finger Lakes know this all too well. There are over 1.5 million deer/car collisions and close to half happen in October, November and December.

Fireplaces  They’re involved in about 23,000 house fires every year and most occur during Fall.

Burning candles  There’s always an uptick in candle-related fires starting in October.  The bedroom, living room and bathroom are the top three danger zones and a shocking 20% of fatalities involved someone falling asleep with a candle burning.