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  • July 3, 2025 - ISP to increase patrols throughout Southwest Idaho for Fourth of July weekend

    BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho State Police is increasing patrols in Southwest Idaho over Fourth of July weekend, one of the deadliest travel holidays of the year. The holiday period carries a higher risk of traffic fatalities due to increased travel and impaired driving. To help keep holiday traffic safe, ISP will send a team […]

  • July 2, 2025 - Alerts for missing person cases in Idaho

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – In recent weeks, Idahoans have seen a noticeable increase in alerts for missing individuals. These notifications, directly pushed to mobile devices, raise understandable concerns and valid questions. Why do some missing people prompt alerts while others don’t? Are too many alerts being sent? The Idaho State Police (ISP) wants to provide the […]

  • July 1, 2025 - 2024 Crime in Idaho Report Released

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – The Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) has released the Crime in Idaho 2024 Report. This annual report is a synopsis of statewide crime statistics gathered from law enforcement agencies across Idaho by a set deadline. Among many other statistics, it includes the Statewide Crime Profile, Hate Crime in Idaho, […]

  • June 28, 2025 - Fatal Crash on Fort Hall Hill, North of Council

    ADAMS COUNTY, ID – Idaho State Police is investigating a fatality crash that occurred at 2:20PM, on Saturday, June 28, 2025, on Highway 95 at milepost 143, just north of Council. A 2008 Ford Focus, driven by a 31-year-old female from Huntington, Oregon, was travelling southbound on Highway 95 on Fort Hall Hill. A 2022 […]

  • June 28, 2025 - Idaho State Police Investigates Fatal Crash in Canyon County

    CALDWELL, ID – Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 8:55 am, on Friday June 27, 2025, at 29484 Farmway Rd, in Caldwell, ID.  A 49-year-old female from Caldwell was driving northbound on Farmway Rd in a black 1997 Ford Explorer.  The Ford Explorer went off the right shoulder, over […]

  • June 20, 2025 - Law enforcement urges safe driving on Highway 55 during 100 Deadliest Days

    VALLEY COUNTY, Idaho – As summer traffic increases on Idaho’s scenic byways, law enforcement is issuing a reminder to those headed up Highway 55: drive smart, stay alert, and expect delays. This popular route, used heavily by locals and tourists alike, has seen multiple fatal crashes in recent weeks, each disrupting travel for hours and […]

  • June 16, 2025 - Fatality Crash Near Hammett

    HAMMETT, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle collision which occurred on Monday June 16th, 2025, at 2:39 p.m., on Old Oregon Trail near Hammett Hill Road, in Elmore County. A 2004 Ford Focus failed to negotiate a turn on Old Oregon Trail, departed the roadway and overturned. Three occupants were ejected […]

  • June 16, 2025 - Injury Crash West of New Plymouth

    NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a vehicle collision which occurred on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 2:10 P.M., on US30 at Butte Road, in Payette County. A white Ford F350, driven by a 64-year-old male from Emmett, ID, was driving westbound on US30.  The vehicle went off the roadway and […]

  • June 16, 2025 - **Update – Injury Crash North of Cascade**

    The driver of the Ram 1500 pickup succumbed to their injuries at a local hospital. 3490/3725 ### CASCADE, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a vehicle collision which occurred on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 6:54 A.M, on SH55 at mile marker 119, in Valley County. A red Ram 1500 was traveling south […]

  • June 16, 2025 - Injury Crash SH55 South of Banks

    Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred on June 15th,2025 at 8:13pm, on northbound State Highway 55 at milepost 76.7, in Boise County. A 32-year-old male, of Hamilton, Montana, was driving southbound in a 2012 Chevy Silverado. A 46-year-old male of Troy, Montana, with a 38-year-old female passenger of Elko, Nevada, […]