We're all guilty of it from time to time: speeding in the Treasure Valley. While we aren't sure that there is ever a "good time" to speed, we get it and we've been there. By the way, we've also earned out own fair share of speeding tickets, too.

Trying to avoid a speeding ticket? We've compiled the ultimate guide to the Treasure Valley's most popular "Speed Traps".

Before we get to the speeds, we really do think that roads in the Treasure Valley, speeding and distracted driving aside, are relatively safe in our area. There are a few exceptions though.

Would these intersections be safer with more appropriate speed limits? 

The 6 Most Deadly Intersections in the Boise Area Over the Past 10 Years

We examined the Fatality Analysis Reporting System data from the NHTSA for 2010-2020 (the most recent year available) to determine which intersections in the Treasure Valley have had the most fatal crashes and resulted in the most deaths.

We don't have the answer to this-- but we DO have your guide to the ULTIMATE speed-trap list for the Treasure Valley...

These 17 Roads & Intersections are Known Speed Treasure Valley Speed Traps

Driving in the Treasure Valley, no matter how "bad" traffic has gotten over the last several years, really isn't too much of a challenge. Getting from Point A to Point B in our area isn't nearly as difficult as it is in larger or comparable sized cities yet, there's always someone in a hurry. What happens when one is in a hurry? Road Rage? Distracted Driving? Speeding?
Here are the most significant speed traps across the Treasure Valley that you need to be aware of.

While we're on the topic of SPEEDING, we actually compiled a list of areas and streets that, in our opinion, need a changed speed limit. Some need to be higher, others could definitely be a little slower. Thoughts? 

These 13 Treasure Valley Roads Need a Speed Change

Spend any time driving around the Treasure Valley and odds are you will spot a little bit of road rage. While it's nothing wildly aggressive most times, it seems that with the growth of our city has come a lot of conflicting opinions on HOW to drive on our streets. Roads that were never meant to handle the volume of traffic that they now do have different speed limits-- some that are a little fast, some that are a little slow. We took to our means, Facebook, to ask YOU where the worst roads are at and which speed limits need adjusted. Here is what we found.

More speeding? Well-- here's how to avoid a speeding ticket if you find yourself on the edge.... 

Need for Speed? 7 Ways to Avoid a Speeding Ticket in Idaho

Try these tips out to avoid getting pulled over in the Treasure Valley.

The Top 12 Most Frustrating Intersections in the Treasure Valley

If we were to compare ourselves to other major cities in the Pacific Northwest, Boise would look silly complaining about these sorts of things slowing down our commute by minutes. But, we're not Seattle. We're not Portland. These intersections are annoying and everyone knows it!

The 6 Most Deadly Intersections in the Boise Area Over the Past 10 Years

We examined the Fatality Analysis Reporting System data from the NHTSA for 2010-2020 (the most recent year available) to determine which intersections in the Treasure Valley have had the most fatal crashes and resulted in the most deaths.

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