BOISE, Idaho — The stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day— known as the " 100 Deadliest Days " —is traditionally one of the most dangerous times of the year to be on the road. With more people vacationing, traveling, or celebrating, risky driving behaviors tend to spike— and this year was no exception.
According to preliminary data from the Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS), 88 lives were lost on roads statewide. Among the fatalities, 60 were involved in motor vehicle crashes.
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Of those, 23 individuals were not wearing seat belts. Motorcyclists also made up a significant portion of the toll, accounting for nearly one in four deaths.
Fatal crashes were reported across all regions of the state. Di