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Category: District 5 – Southeastern Idaho

  • November 22, 2025 - Injury Crash in American Falls, ID

    AMERICAN FALLS ID- Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle vs bicyclist injury crash that occurred at approximately 8:20pm on November 21st, 2025. The crash took place at the intersection of Pocatello Ave and Hillcrest Ave in American Falls. A juvenile was driving south bound on Hillcrest Ave in a blue 2005 Lexus RX. A […]

  • November 17, 2025 - Idaho State Police recognizes Crash Responder Safety Week from November 17–21, 2025

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Idaho State Police (ISP) is recognizing Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) from November 17 to 21, 2025, and urges Idaho drivers to do their part in protecting those who respond to crashes, stalled vehicles, and roadway hazards across the state. The 2025 theme is “Safety Starts With You – Slow Down […]

  • November 1, 2025 - Two-Vehicle Crash North of Fort Hall Partially Blocks Lanes

    BINGHAM COUNTY, ID – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Friday, October 31, 2025, at approximately 1:36 p.m., on northbound I15 milepost 85 north of Fort Hall, Idaho.   A 2012 Freightliner, driven by a 45-year-old male from Rexburg was slowing down with traffic northbound on I15. A 2020 […]

  • October 31, 2025 - Task force to conduct Halloween DUI emphasis tonight

    POCATELLO — Law enforcement agencies of the Southeast Idaho Traffic Safety Task Force are joining forces to help prevent impaired driving on Halloween night. Extra DUI patrols will be out tonight, with officers and troopers across the region stepping up enforcement to keep roads safe for all trick-or-treaters and drivers. “Halloween is a night full […]

  • October 31, 2025 - UPDATE: Single-Vehicle Crash Near Blackfoot Leads to Complete Blockage

    UPDATE – Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle injury crash that occurred at approximately 8:47 p.m. on October 30, 2025, on I15 at milepost 92 in Bingham County. A 46-year-old-male from Jerome was traveling southbound on I15 in a white 2026 Kenworth towing an empty milk tanker. The driver of the Kenworth drove […]

  • October 30, 2025 - UPDATE: Single-Vehicle Crash Near Blackfoot Leads to Complete Blockage

    Traffic is being diverted at exit 93. ### BLACKFOOT, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred on October 30, 2025, at milepost 93 on I15, in Bingham County. All northbound and southbound lanes are blocked at this time. The Riverton Road overpass will be closed until further notice due […]

  • October 30, 2025 - Single-Vehicle Crash Near Blackfoot Leads to Complete Blockage

    BLACKFOOT, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred on October 30, 2025, at milepost 93 on I15, in Bingham County. All northbound and southbound lanes are blocked at this time. The Riverton Road overpass will be closed until further notice due to damages sustained in the crash. More information […]

  • October 29, 2025 - Vehicle Fire Near Downy

    DOWNEY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle fire that occurred at 1:49 p.m., on October 29, 2025, near Downey. A 75-year-old male from Spanish Fork, Utah was traveling northbound on I15 at milepost 25, in a yellow and red RV. The RV caught fire and the male pulled over to the right […]

  • October 29, 2025 - Idaho State Police releases FY 2025 Annual Toxicology Report

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) released its Annual Toxicology Report for Fiscal Year 2025, offering a detailed analysis of alcohol, volatile substance, and drug testing trends across Idaho. The full report and its accompanying fact sheet are available online. Key Highlights The steady rise in case submissions, particularly in blood […]

  • October 24, 2025 - ISP Investigates Fatality Crash in Pocatello

    POCATELLO, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred at 2:00 a.m. on October 24, 2025, on northbound Interstate 15 milepost 70 in Bannock County. At about 2:00 a.m., a 47-year-old male from Pocatello was traveling northbound on Interstate 15 driving a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 GT.  The driver veered to […]