BOISE – Travel volumes are expected to drop heading into the Fall, and gas prices could follow suit. According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for a gallon of regular is $3.58, which is two cents less than a week ago, five cents less than a month ago, and 59 cents less than a year ago.…
BOISE – According to new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 258 million American drivers logged a staggering 2.7 trillion miles behind the wheel last year, spending 95 billion hours getting from point A to point B. Who did the most driving? How far were they traveling? How old were their vehicles? AAA…
BOISE – (August 28, 2024) – As millions of Americans brace for a busy Labor Day weekend on the roads and at the airports, AAA is sharing tips to successfully navigate the crowds. AAA projects a 9% increase in this weekend’s holiday travel from a year ago. “Labor Day travel doesn’t approach the volumes that…
BOISE – In what is expected to be another busy travel holiday, AAA is helping Idahoans get ready for Labor Day weekend. “Domestic travel for Labor Day could be up by as much as 9% from a year ago,” says AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. “Some families may journey a shorter distance from…
BOISE – After a six-cent jump last week, Idaho gas prices are once again beginning to calm down. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.61, which is two cents less than a week ago, a penny less than a month ago, and 45 cents less…
BOISE – As the summer starts to wind down, some families will look for ways to free up space at home, including some that are sending a college student off to school. AAA is sharing tips when considering a self-storage facility. According to the Self Storage Association, 10% of all American households rent storage space,…
BOISE – Idaho drivers are experiencing some turbulence at the pump, and the trend may continue this week. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.63, which is six cents more than a week ago and three cents more than a month ago, but 38 cents…
BOISE – Despite our best efforts to be safe drivers and responsible homeowners, unexpected situations can arise that lead to an insurance claim. AAA is sharing tips to help make the claims process easier. “Life has many twists and turns, and of course, insurance wouldn’t exist if fender benders, water damage, and other issues weren’t…
BOISE – A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety spotlights the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nation’s roadways. Researchers found that from May 2020 through December 2022, nearly 115,000 people were killed in traffic crashes nationwide, about 17% more than would have been expected if the pandemic had not…
BOISE – As we approach the 2/3 mark of the 100 Deadliest Days – the time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when traffic deaths soar – AAA is urging the public to double down on seat belt use. “More than 40,000 people die each year in vehicle crashes nationwide, and seat belts are…
