The Idaho State Police (ISP) is asking motorists to drive with more caution around loaded semi trucks following a recent load spill caused by a “reckless” car driver.

At 9:38 a.m. on July 16, 2025, ISP responded to a reported accident on I-86 at mile marker 44, just east of American Falls.

Troopers say that a 46 year old male was driving a 2004 Peterbilt semi tractor pulling a trailer load of hay bales eastbound on the interstate.

The truck driver slowed for a construction zone, “when he was recklessly cut off by another motorist. To avoid a collision, the driver aggressively engaged the semi brakes which caused the load to shift, and several hay bales fell into the lane of travel,” ISP said.

No injuries were reported.

Eastbound I-86 was fully blocked for about an hour and a half for cleanup of the hay bales.

“Idaho State Police would like to remind motorists that loaded semi-trucks do not have the ability to stop like a typical passenger vehicle or pickup truck. Please follow all posted speed limit signs, especially in construction zones, and increase following distance for everyone’s safety,” troopers said.