5 Semi-Truck Accidents Reported in Idaho Last Week

Majority of crashes occurred in southeast part of state, raising concerns over upcoming speed limit increase for commercial vehicles.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:07pm

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The Idaho State Police reported nine accidents in the last week, with more than half involving semi-trucks. All five of the semi-truck-related crashes happened in the southeast part of the state, including three within 5 miles of each other on an increasingly dangerous section of Interstate 15 near Pocatello.

Why it matters

The high number of semi-truck accidents in a short timeframe, particularly in one region of the state, has raised concerns about road safety as Idaho prepares to increase the speed limit for commercial vehicles to 80 mph in July. This could exacerbate the issue if not properly addressed.

The details

The five semi-truck accidents reported in Idaho over the last week include: a semi vs. pickup truck injury accident east of Idaho Falls on March 25; a semi vs. sedan fatality accident in Pocatello on March 26; a semi vs. highway barricade accident in Chubbuck on March 27; a semi rollover injury accident east of Arco on March 29; and a semi rollover accident in Pocatello on March 30. Notably, three of the five crashes occurred within a 5-mile radius near Pocatello.

  • The accidents occurred between March 25 and March 30, 2024.
  • Idaho is set to increase the speed limit for semi-trucks to 80 mph in July 2024.

The players

Idaho State Police

The law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the recent semi-truck accidents in the state.

Idaho 511

The state's transportation information service that provided details and mapping on the accident locations.

Idaho Transportation Department

The state agency that oversees transportation infrastructure and policies, including the upcoming speed limit increase for commercial vehicles.

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What’s next

The Idaho Transportation Department and State Police will likely monitor the situation closely in the coming months to assess the impact of the speed limit increase and determine if any additional safety measures are needed on the state's highways.

The takeaway

The high concentration of semi-truck accidents in southeast Idaho raises serious concerns about road safety, especially as the state prepares to raise the speed limit for commercial vehicles. Policymakers and law enforcement will need to carefully evaluate the effects of this change and take proactive steps to protect all drivers on Idaho's roads.