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Idaho’s Rising Road Fatalities | Idaho Falls News
Idaho’s roads saw over 28,000 crashes last year, but the real danger? Fatalities jumped 5% and costs soared into billions—with impaired driving alone hitting a massive toll. While urban areas like Boise and Meridian logged the most crashes, rural zones are where deadly collisions spike, often because help arrives too late. Thirty-five percent of fatal crashes tie back to drunk or drugged driving, but distracted and aggressive driving—especially phone use—are equally deadly. Summer months bring the deadliest stretch, with teens and men disproportionately involved. It’s not just speed—it’s…
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