VIDEO: Every year, law enforcement, fire and EMS, rescue, public works, transportation, towing, and recovery personnel, and other responders put their lives at risk while clearing an estimated 7 million motor vehicle crashes, stalled vehicles, roadway debris, and other incidents. Responders are often first on the scene, protecting every road user, and deserve to be the first on driversโ minds when it comes to safety on the roads. On average, nearly every week in the United States, a traffic incident responder is struck and killed while performing their duties, and many more suffer life-altering injuries. National estimates indicate that every six seconds, a traffic incident responder is working roadside to keep motorists safe.
Every day, Idaho responders place themselves in harmโs way on highways and rural roadways to keep traffic moving. CRSW serves as a nationwide reminder that every driver shares responsibility for keeping these responders safe. The Idaho State Police (ISP) is recognizing Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) from November 17 to 21, 2025, and urges Idaho drivers to do their part in protecting those who respond to crashes, stalled vehicles, and roadway hazards across the state. The 2025 theme is โSafety Starts With You โ Slow Down and Move Over!โ
Every year, law enforcement, fire and EMS, rescue, public works, transportation, towing, and recovery personnel, and other responders put their lives at risk while clearing an estimated 7 million motor vehicle crashes, stalled vehicles, roadway debris, and other incidents. Responders are often first on the scene, protecting every road user, and deserve to be the first on driversโ minds when it comes to safety on the roads. On average, nearly every week in the United States, a traffic incident responder is struck and killed while performing their duties, and many more suffer life-altering injuries. National estimates indicate that every six seconds, a traffic incident responder is working roadside to keep motorists safe.
Every day, Idaho responders place themselves in harmโs way on highways and rural roadways to keep traffic moving. CRSW serves as a nationwide reminder that every driver shares responsibility for keeping these responders safe.
