The Dubbo region has been labelled the worst hotspot in New South Wales for animal collisions, with figures more than double the number of animal collisions around Bathurst.
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In 2013, 206 animal collisions occurred near Dubbo, followed by 144 at Goulburn and 139 at Mudgee, according to NRMA Comprehensive Car Insurance claims.
Orange was found to be the fourth-worst for animal collisions at 121, while Bathurst was 10 on the list with 90 collisions.
Kangaroos were involved in more than 80 per cent of all animal related collisions on NSW roads and NRMA Insurance Head of Research Robert McDonald said kangaroo collisions generally peaked in the winter months.
"Dubbo has always been up there for animal collisions. There are a lot of major roads going through rural areas, a lot of major highways and a lot of kangaroos," Mr McDonald said.
"We encourage drivers to slow down when driving, particularly at sunrise and sunset as this is when kangaroos are most active and looking for food and an increased number of collisions occur.
"We want to urge all drivers to be aware when at the wheel. How you react when you see a kangaroo on the road can potentially save lives."
Mr McDonald said it was important for drivers to remember not to swerve around animals on the road. He said drivers should brake as hard as possible in a straight line.
The research expert recommended for drivers to test their anti-locking breaking service (ABS) to prepare themselves if they need to perform a sudden brake and to prepare them for the feeling of the ABS.
"Most people would never realise how quickly modern cars can come to a stop," he said.
Mr McDonald also urged drivers to slow down when driving at night, the same way drivers did during heavy fog or rain.
"Bolting a bullbar on and mowing things down isn't really a solution."
He said while most Dubbo residents would know the dangerous areas for kangaroos, it was easy for drivers to get blas instead of remaining vigilant.
If an animal is hit it should be moved to the side of the road to prevent further crashes - if safety permits - before contacting a wildlife rescue centre.
"If you hit a kangaroo and it is critically injured you can all your local wildlife group Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Services (WIRES) or the Police," Mr McDonald said.
The animal should not be forced to eat or drink.