Teton Pass Safety Under Fire | Boise News

An 11-year-old girl from Meridian, Idaho, suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash on Teton Pass, requiring two airlifts and leaving her family facing crushing medical bills and lost wages. The tragedy has reignited demands for urgent safety reforms on the dangerous scenic byway, where advocates say 34 people have died since 1969 — including eight fatalities alone between 2016 and 2020. A citizen group is pushing for permanent restrictions on RVs, trailers, and heavy trucks, calling for action beyond current seasonal bans. Wyoming lawmakers are preparing new legislation, while Idaho officials vow to help with signage and public education to warn drivers before they reach this treacherous stretch. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ef08049318761d08