(Idaho Power News Brief, May 28, 2026)
Memorial Day weekend marked the beginning of the 100 deadliest days of driving, which last through Labor Day. During this time, traffic crashes and fatalities surge. Risk factors include speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving, and failure to wear seat belts.
With schools out for summer, there are also more children playing outside near roadways and using bikes and scooters alongside traffic.
Idaho Power is doing what they can to drive safely and keep our communities safe, and they ask you to join them.
You can start by:
- Avoiding distractions — put your phone down so you can stay focused on the road
- Watching for children, especially by neighborhoods, parks, and crosswalks
- Expecting more cyclists on the road with the warmer weather, especially during commute times
- Driving sober and buckling up — one of the easiest ways to stay safe
- Slowing down and giving extra space to crews working near roadways
- Having conversations with other drivers in your household so they know the risks and what they can do to avoid them
For more safety information, visit idahopower.com/safety.
