BOISE — Eighty-eight people died in crashes on Idaho roads during the state’s 2025 100 Deadliest Days period, according to preliminary data from the Idaho Office of Highway Safety.
The 100 Deadliest Days span from Memorial Day through Labor Day, when more people travel for vacations and celebrations, leading to increased risky driving behaviors.
Of the 60 people killed in motor vehicle crashes, 23 were not wearing seat belts. Nearly one-quarter of all fatalities involved 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 and Office of Highway Safety are implementing strategies to reverse this trend, including public awareness campaigns, expanded enforcement efforts with local law enforcement, community outreach programs, and infrastructure improvements.
The top contributing circumstances were no seat belt use, failure to maintain lane, speeding, alcohol impairment, and inattention.
District 3 recorded the highest fatalities with 29 deaths, including nine in Ada County and eight in Canyon County. Jerome County reported seven deaths.
All data remains preliminary and subject to change.
COPYRIGHT 2025 BY KXLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
