ITD: 300 killed on state's roads in 2023
Almost 300 people were killed in fatal crashes on the state’s roads in 2023, according to preliminary data from the Idaho Transportation Department.
Of the 276 people killed, there were 33 walkers, six bikers, 40 motorcyclists, and four ATV/UTV users. There were an additional 194 people in motor vehicles who died including, 104 of whom were not wearing a seat belt.
“Idahoans want to do right by their communities by driving safe, so this increase in fatalities should be alarming to all of us,” said Idaho Transportation Department Director Scott Stokes. “The loss of each person last year is a tragedy with broad impact. So, in Idaho let us recommit ourselves to the principles of engaged driving to help save lives in the future. That means putting the distractions away, buckling up, and driving cautiously and respectfully.”
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