The below resource can help you should you encounter animals on the road. You should never deliberately run over an animal. People have reacted violently to seeing an inconsiderate driver and have , in rare instances taken the law into their own hands to destroy a vehicle and or seriously injure a driver they observed doing that. When driving by a wooded area, watch for deer that suddenly bolt in front of your vehicle.
In warmer climates like Florida, alligators are seen on the road as well. They just want to cross . Look at the below link to see how you can rescue a pet or other animal in distress.
https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/car/wildlife-and-road-safety/