09/19/2026
Please Be Careful Out There, Idaho
We drive these roads too. Our families do. Our friends do. Our children do.
That is why Idaho’s latest crash numbers are so difficult to read.
According to the Idaho Transportation Department, there were 28,127 reported crashes on Idaho roads in 2025. Those crashes killed 252 people and seriously injured another 1,256.
That means a crash occurred about every 19 minutes. On average, someone was killed or seriously injured more than four times every day.
These are not just numbers in a government report. They are people who left home for work, school, an appointment, or a trip to the store—and did not come home the same way.
Nearly half of Idaho’s crashes involved aggressive driving. Distracted driving contributed to thousands more. Speed, impairment, inattention, and failing to stay in the proper lane continued to take lives.
Rural roads were especially dangerous. Although most crashes happened in urban areas, nearly two-thirds of fatal crashes occurred on rural roads, where speeds are higher and emergency help may be farther away. I-84 alone had 1,672 reported crashes.
We are not sharing these numbers to frighten anyone. We are sharing them because most serious crashes can be prevented.
Slow down. Put the phone away. Buckle up. Leave more room than you think you need. Do not drive impaired or exhausted. Take the extra moment to look again before entering an intersection.
No text message, appointment, or missed turn is worth someone’s life.
At Smith Horras, we see what happens after a serious crash. We see the pain, missed work, medical appointments, financial pressure, and uncertainty families suddenly have to carry. We also see how quickly an insurance company may begin protecting itself.
We hope you never need an injury lawyer.
But if you or someone you love is seriously hurt because another person was careless, call us. We will listen, help you understand what comes next, and give you honest advice without false promises.
Please be careful out there. And if something does happen, Smith Horras is here.
Sources: "Idaho Transportation Department’s 2025 crash report" (https://apps.itd.idaho.gov/Apps/OHS/Crash/25/Analysis.pdf) and "East Idaho News" (https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/09/what-careless-driving-costs-a-look-at-itds-2025-crash-report/).
