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Category: District 2 – Central Idaho

  • July 29, 2024 - SB US95 at Milepost 312 Runaway Truck

    A semi truck driven by a 45 year old male was traveling southbound on US95 near milepost 312 at 2pm when it took an emergency runaway ramp due to loss of brake control. The semi truck subsequently overturned and came to a stop on its side. No other vehicles were involved and the driver sustained […]

  • July 25, 2024 - US12 highway closure milepost 10 to 35, Spalding to West of Orofino, ID.

    UPDATE – Its has been determined that these closures will be in place until further notice: US12 from the US95 interchange to Milepost 39. And SH3 from the US12 interchange to milepost 10. In addition, Gifford Reubens Road is closed from US12 towards US95. 517 / 4410 Idaho Transpotation Department and the Idaho State Police […]

  • July 25, 2024 - Fire closes SH3 east of Lewiston, Idaho

    UPDATE: The Idaho State Police is receiving numerous calls from concerned citizens regarding the closure of SH3. For clarification purposes, US Highway 12 is NOT closed, it remains open at this time. The only closure in place at the current time is SH3, starting at US Highway 12, north to the County line, just south […]

  • July 25, 2024 - Fire closes SH3 east of Lewiston, Idaho

    The Idaho State Police, the Idaho Transportation Department, and the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office are working together to shut down SH3 from US12 north to the Latah County and Nez Perce County line, near milepost 7, just south of Juliaetta, Idaho, due to a fire. Please avoid the area to allow first responders to […]

  • July 18, 2024 - Idaho State Police Participates in Statewide Initiative to Combat Aggressive Driving

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is collaborating with over 50 law enforcement agencies across the state to tackle the critical issue of aggressive driving. From July 19 to August 11, ISP troopers will increase patrols to target and mitigate dangerous driving behaviors on Idaho’s roads. This effort is part of the “100 […]

  • July 18, 2024 - Idaho State Police Launches Updated Website to Enhance Transparency and Accessibility

    MERIDIAN, ID – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is delighted to introduce its newly redesigned website, www.isp.idaho.gov, designed with the user in mind. This update enhances transparency and provides users with easy access to essential information and services. The website offers a seamless and user-friendly experience, with features that will make viewing more productive. The […]

  • July 17, 2024 - Fatal Crash on US12 at Milepost 134.5, East of Kooskia

    Kooskia, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single motorcycle fatality crash that occurred at approximately 10:35 a.m. on July 17, on US12 at milepost 134.5 in Idaho County. At approximately 10:35 a.m., a 65-year-old male from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada was travelling westbound on US12 on a Triumph motorcycle. The rider lost control, […]

  • July 17, 2024 - Fatality Crash on Deer Creek Road new Whitebird Grade

    Idaho State Police investigates single vehicle crash on Deer Creek Rd. in Idaho County, Idaho. White Bird, Idaho- Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle fatality crash on Deer Creek Rd. Just before 7:14 p.m. on July 16th 2024, Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers responded to a single vehicle crash 13 miles west of […]

  • July 15, 2024 - Vote for Idaho State Police in the 11th Annual AAST “Best Looking Cruiser” Contest!

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly announces our newest 2024 patrol vehicle, the Ford Mustang GT. We acquired Mustangs to enhance our fleet with high-performance, reliable, and efficient cars that meet the rigorous demands of law enforcement. The Mustang’s powerful engine and advanced handling capabilities, unique to this model, enable troopers to […]

  • July 9, 2024 - High Visibility Enforcement Patrol on US12 near Lenore

    The Idaho State Police conduct a High Visibility Enforcement Patrol targeting aggressive drivers in high crash location. LEWISTON, Idaho – On July 9th, 2024, Idaho State Police District 2 Patrol conducted a High Visibility Enforcement Patrol from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., targetting aggressive drivers on US 12 between mileposts 15 and 34. The area […]