WarningMUTCD W11-3Illustration

Deer Crossing

Deer Crossing
Shape
Diamond
Color
Black on yellow
Meaning
Deer may cross the road.
Required driver action
Watch road edges, especially at dawn and dusk.
CDL relevance
Swerving a loaded truck can be more dangerous than braking in a straight line.
Source: FHWA — Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) (11th Edition (December 2023)). Sign images are original simplified illustrations for study, not official MUTCD artwork.