Iowa Truck Accident Statistics (2026)
Iowa recorded an estimated 70 large-truck crash fatalities in recent FARS/FMCSA data, ranking #26 of 51 US jurisdictions. The state's busiest freight corridors — I-80 and I-35 — see disproportionately high truck crash rates.
Iowa large-truck crash data
| Estimated annual large-truck fatalities | ~70 |
|---|---|
| National fatality rank | #26 of 51 |
| Highest-risk corridors | I-80, I-35, I-29, I-380 |
Where crashes concentrate in Iowa
Truck traffic — and truck crashes — concentrate along Iowa's major freight corridors, including I-80, I-35, I-29, I-380, and near its largest metro areas: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck accident fatalities occur in Iowa each year?+
Recent FARS/FMCSA data suggests approximately 70 large-truck crash fatalities annually in Iowa, though figures vary year to year.
What highways in Iowa have the most truck accidents?+
I-80, I-35, I-29, I-380 carry the heaviest commercial truck traffic in the state and see a correspondingly higher concentration of truck crashes.