Hone Your Craft

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Let's look out for each other.

Whether you’re behind the wheel or the handlebars, Idaho’s roads belong to all of us. Traveling aware and predictably helps everyone share the road with confidence.

In Idaho where open roads are part of everyday life, a few extra seconds, patience, and mutual respect for each other go a long way. We all have a role in making sure everyone gets home safely.

“I realized I wanted to come home at the end of every ride, for the people I loved. It wasn’t just for me anymore.”

— Travis Gurney: Motorcycle Trooper, Idaho State Police

“I realized I wanted to come home at the end of every ride, for the people I loved. It wasn’t just for me anymore.”

— Travis G: Motorcycle Trooper, Idaho State Police

Tips To Share Our Roads

Drivers:

Check your blind spots, don’t rely on mirrors. Look over your shoulder and assume a motorcycle is there.
Always use turn signals, they help riders anticipate your next move.

Riders:

Get endorsed —knowing how to ride isn’t the same as knowing how to respond.
Wear the proper gear—a helmet can make a difference between life or death.

Or older

23 yrs

Of the motorcyclists killed in 2024, 56% were 35 years of age or older.

Of Idaho Crash Fatalities

5 %

In 2024, motorcycle crashes represented 2% of the total crashes, yet 20% of fatalities.

Due to Rider Error

72 %

Fatality crash data from 2017-2021 by the Idaho Coalition for Motorcycle Safety (ICMS) indicates that rider error was a factor in 80% of fatal motorcycle crashes.

Cost of Motorcycle Crashes

$ 0 M

In 2024, the economic cost of crashes involving a motorcyclist was nearly $856 million. This represents 15% of the total cost of Idaho crashes.