ISP cautions drivers across southwest Idaho to be aware of an increased number of deer and elk near highways and along I-84. The harsh winter conditions have driven wildlife closer to populated, well-traveled areas of the state. Nationally, deer collisions are the cause of an estimated 1.23 million collisions per…
By Patrick N. George Although we don’t really consider the kidneys when in a car accident, these small organs located in the small of a person’s back are vital to our welfare. Kidneys are pretty well protected since due to layers of muscle as well as the rib cage, but…
On Friday, January 27, 2017, a two-vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 19 at Allendale Road in Canyon County resulting in a fatality. ISP continues its investigation of this crash. Twenty year-old Ismael Fernandez of Wilder was traveling westbound on the state highway when he crossed the center line and…
ITD’s Office of Highway Safety Encourages Agencies to Apply for Safety Grants The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is offering grants for safety improvements through February 17, 2017. The NHTSA funding supports safety programs regarding safety restraint use, distracted driving, impaired driving, aggressive driving, youthful drivers, roadway safety and…
ISP is seeking the public’s help in identifying a driver who contributed to a single vehicle crash on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at approximately 9:40 a.m. The injury crash occurred on northbound I-15 at mile marker 116.6 near Idaho Falls. ISP reports that a 24 year old female was driving…
Winter storms bringing record amounts of snowfall, sub-zero temperatures, freezing rain and rain have caused hundreds of slide-offs and accidents across the Treasure Valley and the state. Travel advisories and warnings were issued by the National Weather Service cautioning motorists to remain off the roadways if possible. Several city mayors…
By Patrick N. George Recently a Chicago varsity high school player was killed when he struck his head on the ground even though he was wearing a helmet. A lawsuit was filed against the school board and the helmet manufacturer who, ironically, also makes helmets for the National Football League.…
A seven-mile stretch of I-84 between Nampa and Caldwell sustained significant damage due to winter storms and harsh weather conditions. Large potholes formed on both eastbound and westbound lanes causing accidents and serious property damage to vehicles. Vehicles sustained damage when they struck the potholes. Some went out of control…
Traffic safety affects people on the roadways, the shoulders of the road, sidewalks, and crosswalks. It does not simply concern those who are driving. Bicyclists and pedestrians are using roadways in ever increasing numbers. Accidents affect all of those who occupy the roadway including drivers, passengers, pedestrians, runners, joggers, and…
By Patrick N. George Most everyone knows the dangers of drunk drivers or even distracted drivers. However, people generally ignore an equally pervasive problem of drowsy or sleepy drivers. A short internet search reveals studies showing that motorists who drive with less than 5 hours of sleep are approximately twice…