Iowa 511: Road Conditions & Traffic
Iowa has 1185 active road incidents (2 critical). Including 1183 constructions, 2 closures. Updated every 15 minutes.
1185
Active Incidents
2
Critical
0
Weather Alerts
Trucking Industry — Iowa
26,707Active Carriers
131,839Registered Drivers
549,627Power Units
1,865HazMat Carriers
Source: FMCSA Company Census. View national statistics →
Fatal Crash Statistics — Iowa (2023)
328Fatal Crashes
377Total Fatalities
64Truck-Involved Fatal
78Truck Crash Fatalities
80Alcohol-Involved Fatal
Source: NHTSA FARS 2023. View national statistics →
Highway Infrastructure — Iowa (2024)
33,817Vehicle Miles Traveled (M)
115,063Highway Miles
789Interstate Miles
Source: FHWA Highway Statistics 2024. View national statistics →
Frequently Asked Questions: Iowa Road Conditions
How do I check Iowa road conditions?
You can check real-time Iowa road conditions using Trucker Route's live map which displays active incidents, closures, and construction updated every 15 minutes. You can also call 511 from any phone in Iowa to reach the Iowa Department of Transportation's automated road condition hotline.
What is the 511 number for Iowa?
Dial 5-1-1 from any phone in Iowa for automated road condition reports, highway closures, and traffic updates from the Iowa Department of Transportation. The service is free and available 24/7. You can also visit Iowa's 511 page on Trucker Route for real-time data.
Are there any road closures in Iowa today?
Iowa currently has 1185 active road incidents, including 2 closures and 1183 construction zones. View all incidents on our interactive map for exact locations and details.
What weather alerts are active in Iowa?
There are currently no active weather alerts for Iowa. Weather data is sourced from the National Weather Service and updated in real-time.
Active Incidents (1185)
CLOSURE
At Exit ramp to East Vine Street. Exit ramp closed because of road maintenance activities. Starting today at 7:00AM CDT until July 13, 2026 at about 7:00AM CDT. Full schedule below: • July 7, 7:00AM -
RAMP: US-34W TO EAST VINE STREET
12:00 PM
CLOSURE
At Exit ramp to East Vine Street. Exit ramp closed because of road maintenance activities. Starting today at 7:00AM CDT until July 13, 2026 at about 7:00AM CDT. Full schedule below: • July 7, 7:00AM -
RAMP: US-34E TO EAST VINE STREET
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from IA 5 N. Entrance ramp closed due to road construction work. Detour in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for detour(s). Starting Monday
RAMP: IA-5N TO I-35
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from IA 92. Entrance ramp closed due to road construction work. From 7:00AM CDT to 7:00PM CDT on weekdays. Starting tomorrow at 7:00AM CDT until July 21, 2026 at about 7:00PM CDT. Com
RAMP: IA-92E TO US-218
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from IA 92. Entrance ramp closed due to road construction work. From 7:00AM CDT to 7:00PM CDT on weekdays. Starting tomorrow at 7:00AM CDT until July 21, 2026 at about 7:00PM CDT. Com
RAMP: IA-92E TO US-218
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from IA 92. Entrance ramp closed due to road construction work. From 7:00AM CDT to 7:00PM CDT on weekdays. Starting tomorrow at 7:00AM CDT until July 21, 2026 at about 7:00PM CDT. Com
RAMP: IA-92E TO US-218
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from IA 92. Entrance ramp closed due to road construction work. From 7:00AM CDT to 7:00PM CDT on weekdays. Starting tomorrow at 7:00AM CDT until July 21, 2026 at about 7:00PM CDT. Com
RAMP: IA-92E TO US-218
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from IA 92. Entrance ramp closed due to road construction work. From 7:00AM CDT to 7:00PM CDT on weekdays. Starting tomorrow at 7:00AM CDT until July 21, 2026 at about 7:00PM CDT. Com
RAMP: IA-92E TO US-218
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from IA 92. Entrance ramp closed due to road construction work. From 7:00AM CDT to 7:00PM CDT on weekdays. Starting tomorrow at 7:00AM CDT until July 21, 2026 at about 7:00PM CDT. Com
RAMP: IA-92E TO US-218
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from IA 92. Entrance ramp closed due to road construction work. From 7:00AM CDT to 7:00PM CDT on weekdays. Starting tomorrow at 7:00AM CDT until July 21, 2026 at about 7:00PM CDT. Com
RAMP: IA-92E TO US-218
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road F46 and County Road F29 (near Malcom). Right lane closed due to road construction work. Width limit in effect. Width limit 15'0". From 7:00AM CDT to 6:00PM CDT on weekdays. Startin
US-63
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road F46 and County Road F29 (near Malcom). Right lane closed due to road construction work. Width limit in effect. Width limit 15'0". From 7:00AM CDT to 6:00PM CDT on weekdays. Startin
US-63
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road F46 and County Road F29 (near Malcom). Right lane closed due to road construction work. Width limit in effect. Width limit 15'0". From 7:00AM CDT to 6:00PM CDT on weekdays. Startin
US-63
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road F46 and County Road F29 (near Malcom). Right lane closed due to road construction work. Width limit in effect. Width limit 15'0". From 7:00AM CDT to 6:00PM CDT on weekdays. Startin
US-63
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road F46 and County Road F29 (near Malcom). Right lane closed due to road construction work. Width limit in effect. Width limit 15'0". From 7:00AM CDT to 6:00PM CDT on weekdays. Startin
US-63
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road F46 and County Road F29 (near Malcom). Right lane closed due to road construction work. Width limit in effect. Width limit 15'0". From 7:00AM CDT to 6:00PM CDT on weekdays. Startin
US-63
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road W75 and IA 438 (near Mount Pleasant). Road construction work is in progress. A lane is closed intermittently. Until July 31, 2026 at about 1:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • May 4,
US-218
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 (Sperry) and IA 78; County Road H22 (near Mediapolis). The right shoulder is closed due to road construction work. Until August 19, 2026 at about 1:00PM CDT. Full schedule belo
US-61
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 (Sperry) and IA 78; County Road H22 (near Mediapolis). The right shoulder is closed due to road construction work. Until August 19, 2026 at about 1:00PM CDT. Full schedule belo
US-61
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between Southwest Ordnance Road and East 1st Street (Ankeny). The right lane is closed due to road construction work. There is a width limit in effect. Width limit 10'0". Until August 31, 2026 at abou
US-69
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between Southwest Ordnance Road and East 1st Street (Ankeny). The right lane is closed due to road construction work. There is a width limit in effect. Width limit 10'0". Until August 31, 2026 at abou
US-69
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between Southwest Ordnance Road and East 1st Street (Ankeny). The right lane is closed due to road construction work. There is a width limit in effect. Width limit 10'0". Until August 31, 2026 at abou
US-69
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between Southwest Ordnance Road and East 1st Street (Ankeny). The right lane is closed due to road construction work. There is a width limit in effect. Width limit 10'0". Until August 31, 2026 at abou
US-69
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road R16 and I-80 (Clive). The right lane is closed due to road construction work. Until July 31, 2026 at about 5:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • March 26, 2025, 7:00PM - July 31, 5:00
US-6
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road R16 and I-80 (Clive). The right lane is closed due to road construction work. Until July 31, 2026 at about 5:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • March 26, 2025, 7:00PM - July 31, 5:00
US-6
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H14 (1 mile north of the Olds area) and County Road W64 (6 miles north of the Crawfordsville area). Road construction work is in progress. A lane is closed intermittently. Until Se
US-218
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road S34 and US 65 (Mason City). Road construction work is in progress. The roadway is shared with opposing traffic. There is a height limit in effect. There is a width limit in effect.
IA-122
11:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road S34 and US 65 (Mason City). Road construction work is in progress. The roadway is shared with opposing traffic. There is a height limit in effect. There is a width limit in effect.
IA-122
11:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between US 65 and County Road B30 (Mason City). Utility work is in progress. A lane is closed intermittently. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 5:00PM CDT on weekdays. Until August 2, 2026 at
IA-122
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between US 65 and County Road B30 (Mason City). Utility work is in progress. A lane is closed intermittently. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 5:00PM CDT on weekdays. Until August 2, 2026 at
IA-122
12:00 PM
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Last updated: Jul 11, 2026, 1:58 PM ET
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