A major multi-vehicle crash involving 25 motorcycles and seven vehicles shut down westbound Interstate 84 in Caldwell, Idaho, on October 3, 2026. Approximately 15 people were transported to local hospitals by air ambulance, ground ambulance, and personal vehicles before crews reopened the roadway.
Memorial Motorcycle Ride Ends in Multi-Vehicle Collision on I-84
A weekend memorial ride on Interstate 84 in Caldwell ended in disaster on Saturday, October 3, 2026, when a massive collision blocked all westbound lanes near 10th Avenue at milepost 28. According to an Idaho State Police news release, the incident occurred at around noon when a group of motorcycles traveling westbound as part of the memorial ride became involved in a crash with seven vehicles and 25 motorcycles.
Code Red Towing captured photographs showing several damaged motorcycles surrounded by emergency response vehicles from multiple local agencies as rescue crews rushed to assist the injured.
Fifteen People Transported to Hospitals via Ground and Air Ambulance
Roughly 15 people sustained injuries that required transport to local hospitals, utilizing a mix of air ambulances, ground ambulances, and personal vehicles.
Medical transport helicopters were called directly to the highway due to the severity of the incident. Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the conditions of those hospitalized, and the exact cause of the collision is investigated by state troopers.
Four-Hour Highway Closure and Traffic Delays Across the Treasure Valley
The scale of the wreckage forced authorities to shut down all westbound lanes of Interstate 84 between exit 29 and exit 27, severing a primary regional corridor linking Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell.
After remaining blocked for four hours, cleanup crews cleared the debris, and all westbound lanes have since reopened to traffic.
