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Washington State wildlife overpass reaches milestone: 10,000 crossings with zero roadkill

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A wildlife crossing structure in Washington State has recorded 10,000 animal crossings with no roadkill deaths, demonstrating the effectiveness of wildlife overpasses and underpasses. Research shows that wildlife crossing infrastructure can reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions by more than 90% and prevent approximately 1,400 accidents over a 70-year lifespan, translating to billions in savings.

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