BOISE – As temperatures drop and with the arrival of rutting season, AAA reminds drivers to watch for wildlife on or near the roads. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, “Animal in the Roadway” was the second highest contributing factor for single-vehicle crashes last year at 18%, just behind speeding at 22%. Further, while 64%…
BOISE – This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, and AAA is reminding grown-ups to help keep kids safe in cars. “As responsible adults, it’s our job to watch out for the children in our lives. That includes helping them stay protected in the event of a crash,” says AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew…
BOISE – Idaho drivers saw little change at the pump this week, but with the cost of crude oil now at a 10-month high, gas prices could be on the move soon – for the worse. According to AAA, the West Texas Intermediate benchmark for crude oil is currently trading near $91 per barrel, the…
BOISE – Rising crude oil prices are pushing gasoline prices higher across the country, and AAA says that Idaho may follow suit in the coming days and weeks. According to AAA, the national average currently sits at $3.87 for a gallon of regular – a six-cent jump from a week ago. The soaring cost of…
BOISE – September is National Preparedness Month, an important reminder that natural disasters can strike at any time. While many of these catastrophes are completely unexpected, AAA says that advance preparation is key to survival and disaster recovery. “News headlines from around the world make it clear that preparedness is always a wise investment. Not…
BOISE – For Idaho drivers, the frustration at the pump continues. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $4.15, just a penny less than the high for the year. Pump prices have hovered near $4.16 since the beginning of the month. “Unfortunately, it’s hard to view…
BOISE – Governor Brad Little has officially proclaimed the week of September 10-16 to be Idaho School Zone Safety Week, and AAA is sharing reminders to help protect children traveling to and from school. “Every year, a new batch of kids is heading to school for the first time, but the primary responsibility falls on…
BOISE – It’s harvest season, and AAA is reminding drivers to watch for an increase of slow moving vehicles on the roads. According to data from the Idaho Transportation Department, since 2009, there have been an average of nearly 50 crashes involving farm equipment on Idaho roads each year, which includes tractors, combines, farm trucks,…
BOISE – For Idaho drivers, “Fall” can’t arrive fast enough – as in falling gas prices. But unfortunately, Gem State pump prices are still climbing amid a sharp uptick in the cost of crude oil and continued high fuel demand over the Labor Day weekend. According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for a gallon of…
BOISE – Buying a new car is an expensive proposition, but according to new research by AAA, Idaho drivers are paying less, on average, than in other parts of the country. According to AAA’s Your Driving Costs study, drivers in the Gem State will pay, on average, $11,475 per year to own and operate a…