Idaho State Police Investigates Tanker Truck crash on SH41 and Seasons Road

KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho – The Idaho State Police is investigating a Semi Truck and Trailer crash that occurred on August 2, 2024, at 4:36 p.m.

A loaded 2020 Kenworth Tractor and Polar Semi Trailer being driven by a 42-year-old, male from Ellsworth, South Dakota, containing gasoline and diesel fuel failed to negotiate the curve on northbound State Highway 41 just north of Seasons Road. The trailer, loaded with approximately 6000 gallons of fuel overturned and came to rest on its side blocking State Highway 41 in both directions.  Approximately 2000 gallons of fuel was spilled.  A reverse 911 message was sent to all local residents within a 1-mile radius of the crash, warning of a potential hazard. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office also worked to evacuate any residences within this area.  

The Idaho Transportation Department crews were able to mitigate the spill quickly. It took approximately 5 hours for the fuel to be pumped out of the tank trailer to another trailer making the area safe for travel again. There were no injuries. The driver was cited at the scene.

The roadway was completely blocked for roughly seven hours. The roadway is back open, however between Seasons Road and State Highway 54, it is only open for residential traffic. Through traffic still needs to find an alternative route until the scene is entirely cleaned and the roadway is back open again.

The Idaho State Police continues to investigate this crash.

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho