By Patrick N. George As could be expected, with the rise in bicycling, there has been a corresponding increase in injuries. A recent study showed that this increase even in the number of adult bicycling injuries between 1998 and 2013. Pocatello, Idaho has seen its own tragedies when it comes…
By Patrick N. George Once again temperatures have dropped below the freezing point this here in Idaho. This means that drivers and pedestrians must again be aware of the possibility of black ice on roads, bridges, and melting snow along the sides of roads. Drivers are often not cautious enough…
By Patrick N. George Deadly road rage accidents can happen at any time. Responsible residents everywhere wonder what they can do to curb road rage. To make our roads safer and reduce road rage, there are a couple of situations we need to recognize: first, we need to be mindful…
By Patrick N. George Trampolines and trampoline parks are fun, but they can be dangerous. Trampoline park-related injuries have risen as the popularity of indoor jumping has spread. A new study in pediatrics found that trampoline parks in the US have increased from 40 in 2011 to 280 in 2014.…
By Patrick N. George BURNS It doesn’t matter whether a person has been involved in a car accident, a product liability accident, or employment issue, burns are often one of the major causes of injury to a person. They can also be extremely painful, serious, and cause the most scarring…
The ISP report a fatality crash happened on Monday, December 19, 2016 at approximately 7:30 p.m. which caused a pile-up on westbound I-84 near Jerome. Joseph Edwards, 33 years old of Gooding, was traveling westbound on I-84 in a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder when he lost control of the SUV, struck…
A FASTLANE (Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies) grant which was previously denied to ITD and the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho has been resubmitted to acquire funding to widen I-84 from 2 to 3 lanes between Franklin Boulevard and the underpass…
The Idaho Department of Transportation (“ITD”) launched its second annual Winter Safety Campaign “Prepare – Be Aware” to alert and educate drivers regarding safe driving during the winter months. As the first snow fell in various locations throughout the state, many accidents have been reported with injuries and fatalities. On…
When driving in winter road conditions, 511 is a public service of the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) which was designated in July 2000 by the Federal Trade Commission (FCC) to provide travelers with information about road conditions and weather via phone, the Web or by smartphone. ITD field crews provide…
It is the time of year with weather changes, mating and hunting seasons upon us when the likelihood that an Idaho driver will collide with wildlife, especially deer increases. ITD reports that injuries and fatalities spike during the months of October, November, and December due to deer versus vehicle collisions.…