In 2024, 88% of Idaho’s fatal commercial truck crashes happened on rural roads. Those are the same roads I grew up on, with my grandparents around Mountain Home and Featherville. These are the roads I used to walk outside of Payette near the chicken farm where my mom was raised. These are the roads that […]
Category Archives: Truck Accident
Harvest season can change traffic patterns on Idaho highways as agricultural trucks, trailers, farm equipment, and other commercial vehicles move crops and supplies between fields, storage sites, processors, and markets. Drivers near Boise, Meridian, and other Idaho communities may encounter slower vehicles, wide turns, heavy loads, and trucks entering or leaving rural roads and field […]
After an I-84 truck accident during August travel, move away from immediate danger when you can do so safely, call 911, accept appropriate medical care, and preserve evidence without arguing about fault. August traffic may include vacation travelers, recreation vehicles, construction activity, delivery traffic, and changing school schedules. These conditions can contribute to congestion and […]
Summer heat can make long-haul trucking more demanding, and fatigue can make driver mistakes more likely on Idaho highways. When a tired or overheated truck driver loses focus, misses slowing traffic, drifts from a lane, or reacts too late, the results can be severe for people in smaller vehicles. Hepworth Holzer, LLP helps injured Idaho […]
Summer roadway construction across Idaho creates conditions that significantly increase the risk of serious truck accidents. Narrowed lanes, shifting traffic patterns, uneven surfaces, and constant congestion place commercial trucks in environments that require split-second decisions and precise control. When those conditions combine with heavy freight traffic, collisions become more likely and injuries tend to be […]
Dealing with the Trucking Company’s Insurance After a Crash in Idaho When a commercial truck crashes into your vehicle, two things happen almost simultaneously. Emergency responders are called to the scene. And the trucking company’s insurance carrier is notified and begins working to protect the company’s financial interests. By the time you are discharged from […]