On June 28, 2025, there was a car vs. semi collision that nearly cost two children their lives. Life flight was called to the scene, and one was whisked off to Sacred Heart. The second child shortly behind the first being life flighted from Boundary Community Hospital. Both had significant injuries that could have been avoided.
The semi-truck driver reportedly attempted to pass multiple cars on the left just as the children were turning left on to Turner Hill Road from US 95. The semi-truck hit the driver’s side of a small sedan, and the driver was cited for in-attentive driving by Idaho State Patrol.
Boundary County is calling for change.
“This horrifying incident underscores a pressing issue: the dire need for improved accountability for drivers, especially those from other countries, and better roadway infrastructure along Highway 95.” one resident says, “Currently, the highway serves as a major artery from the Canadian border down to Boise, laden with challenges such as inadequate road conditions and dangerous driving behaviors that threaten the safety of all travelers.
Statistics show that these highways witness frequent accidents, many resulting from speeding and inattentive driving. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, in 2022 alone, there were over 500 reported incidents along this stretch, leading to numerous injuries and fatalities. This situation demands immediate action.”
If you would like to write to the Idaho Transportation Department, the contacts are travis.hire@itd.idaho.gov and chris.loffer@dhw.idaho.gov.
Click the link below to sign the petition.
Petition · Demand Road Safety on Highway 95 – United States · Change.org
Better roads, traffic laws, and enforcement are good, but the real and lasting change must happen in the mind and heart of every driver and rider on the road — consciously choosing to set aside personal selfishness and pride, genuinely loving and caring about others as themselves, and consciously seeking the interest and safety of fellow travelers on the road.
I’m so glad your kiddos are ok! It could have been so much worse!
Exactly!
I have several add-ons to this!
How many traffic complaints did dispatch take in the last 2 years about dangerous passing, excessive speed, failure to maintain lane, slow speeds, etc compared to previous 2 years.
There are lots of things that IDT can do to alleviate some of these issues ( add passing lanes, mark turn out areas, widen Naples bridge, etc).
I think the fines and accountability need to raised for all of these infractions to make it bite a bit more than current.
The speed limit is 60 MPH from Canada to Ponderay for a reason… there are many side roads, driveways and dips in the road.
Most of the dangerous drivers don’t get caught but if they do, they face minimal fines….. international driver or not, fines need to be raised!
I drive from BF to CDA at least twice a week and see as many 9b jerk drivers as I do out of area jerk drivers.