Just like reporting cops, users can report deer sightings so others can slow down in the area to help avoid accidents with deer. Seems like a high value idea to me.

Warn drivers of large animals near roadways

Posting a hazard for large animals

Hello, under hazards there should be an option to let people know if deer or any animals are running around on or near the road. Not only might it help save an animals life it might also keep people from damaging their car or truck. Currently I just click hazard obstruction on road but if there are 5 deer moving around it’s not nearly as helpful as it would be to post that. Thanks

The inclusion of a "Hazard: Wildlife" sign is essential for several reasons, primarily centered around safety and consideration for both people and animals.

Safety for Humans: Wildlife can pose significant risks to individuals, especially in areas where human activity intersects with natural habitats. Encounters with large animals, such as deer or bears, can lead to dangerous situations, particularly on roads or hiking trails. A warning sign helps to alert individuals to potential wildlife crossings, reducing the likelihood of accidents.

Preventing Wildlife-Related Incidents: By clearly marking areas where wildlife may be present, we can minimize human-wildlife conflicts. This is crucial in protecting both people and animals; for example, unexpected encounters can lead to animals being injured or killed, often as a result of defensive actions by humans.

Encouraging Responsible Behavior: A "Hazard: Wildlife" sign serves as a reminder for people to be vigilant and respectful of nature. It encourages visitors to take necessary precautions, such as keeping food secured and maintaining a safe distance from animals, fostering a culture of coexistence.

Enhancing Conservation Efforts: Awareness of wildlife hazards can promote a greater understanding of local ecosystems. Educated individuals are more likely to support conservation efforts and appreciate the importance of preserving natural habitats, benefiting both wildlife and community health.

In summary, adding a "Hazard: Wildlife" sign is a proactive measure that enhances safety, encourages responsible behavior, and supports wildlife conservation, ultimately benefiting the entire community.

It would be nice if the Waze app would bring back animal “sightings” or hazard notifications since in rural Canada this can be very much so beneficial for moose, deer sightings etc.

This roadkill option needs to come back with lane option. Super easy to add since it used to be a part of app before. Add in lane closure as second option and you are done. Quick easy update any dev can do to save vehicle damage and possibly lives.

Please bring back the Wildlife on roadside alert. The feature protects wildlife as well as motorists when the wildlife is close to the road or crossing the road.

Please bring back the animals by the side of the road alert. I drive daily where there are numerous deer and kangaroos grazing on the road edge. They do a lot of damage when hit at 90km/h.

There was an option for roadkill in the hazard section of Waze, that was somehow removed. When you come across a large male kangaroo or a decent sized wombat that will do serious damage, when you come over a rise and have no warning, because an object is the only vague at best option in Waze, because even in our nation’s capital there are roadkill as well as regional Australia and no way of letting other users know.

An option of other side like the police option would be beneficial as well due to hazards not being visible to motorists from the other direction.

Just the other morning, I passed a stray cow on the side of the road on my way to work and could not report stray livestock, as there is no option for that either. There are stock routes through NW NSW and cattle feeding on the sides of the road with no way to notify other motorists that there will be delays due to livestock merrily crossing the section of road being grazed on.

And yes an option for hazard animals crossing, especially for prone areas from sunset to morning, I often see freshly dead pigs, Roos and foxes the following morning from the previous night.

Actually it already being introduced with waze partner program
Waze wildlife protection

But then it only for certain animal that already being tagged and trace.

But i agree if any user report for animal that being sighted near the road or on the road it self can help deter incidents

Like Hazard alerts a lot of people life in areas where wildlife like to venture out into or near roadways. If we could share that there is an animal near the road or in the road that would cool. Also could save people from hitting deers and things like that.

Add deer on road or near by icon

Please bring back the option of reporting animals nearby. This was a valuable tool on the app.

Bring back the wildlife on side of road alert. It’s important to know where deer are at dusk and dawn when near highways.

I belive the button for animals on side of road should come back it was really helpful when going through new areas an also on highways where there are deer

Anyone know of another app WITH animal alerts?

They should at LEAST bring back the animal alert

WHY was the animal alert removed?! That really sucks! Everyone in my community relies on this alert as we have an abundance of deer and bear! At least give an option to select alerts for individuals. But I see this falling on tin ears. Can anyone recommend another app that has some type of Animal alert?

There used to be a button for nearby animals. This was very helpful living in an area with many deer, turkey, foxes running across roads. Now the only thing is a general “hazard” button which could mean anything, or map chat which isn’t safe to use while driving