09/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2025 10:57
BOISE- During the 100 Deadliest Days, 88 people were killed in crashes on Idaho roads, according to preliminary data from the Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS).
During this time, more people are on vacation, celebrating, or traveling, and risky driving behaviors tend to rise. Of the 60 people killed in motor vehicle crashes, 23 were not wearing seat belts. Nearly one-quarter of those killed this summer were motorcyclists.
"Every death is a tragedy," said Jo Middleton, Highway Safety Manager. "We can save lives by always wearing a seat belt, driving engaged, driving sober, and slowing down so everyone can make it home safely."
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and OHS are working hard to change this trend. In addition to gathering and sharing critical data, they are:
Increasing public awareness with statewide campaigns to educate drivers about high-risk behaviors during the 100 Deadliest Days.
Expanding enforcement efforts in partnership with local law enforcement to reduce impaired and aggressive driving and to boost seat belt use.
Engaging communities with outreach programs and safety resources that help drivers make smarter choices.
Enhancing and modernizing infrastructure to improve safety on Idaho's roadways and reduce crash severity.
Top 10 Contributing Circumstances during the 100 Deadliest Days:
No seat belt use
Failure to maintain lane
Speeding
Alcohol impairment
Inattention
Driving left of center
Overcorrection
No helmet
Asleep, drowsy, or fatigued
Improper overtaking
Fatalities by ITD District and County (Preliminary):
District 1
Bonner - 1
Kootenai - 4
District 2
Benewah - 3
Idaho - 3
Nez Perce - 3
District 3
Adams - 1
Ada - 9
Boise - 3
Canyon - 8
Elmore - 5
Owyhee - 1
Payette - 1
Valley - 1
District 4
Cassia - 6
Gooding - 3
Jerome - 7
Lincoln - 1
Minidoka - 2
Twin Falls - 6
District 5
Bannock - 3
Bingham - 2
Oneida - 1
Power - 3
District 6
Bonneville - 4
Custer - 1
Fremont - 3
Madison - 3
*The 100 Deadliest Days are the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day. All data is preliminary and subject to change.