Iowa 511: Road Conditions & Traffic
Iowa has 1072 active road incidents and 1 weather alerts. Including 1072 constructions. Updated every 15 minutes.
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Active Incidents
0
Critical
1
Weather Alerts
Trucking Industry — Iowa
26,835Active Carriers
132,395Registered Drivers
552,879Power Units
1,877HazMat Carriers
Source: FMCSA Company Census. View national statistics →
Fatal Crash Statistics — Iowa (2024)
324Fatal Crashes
356Total Fatalities
52Truck-Involved Fatal
58Truck Crash Fatalities
70Alcohol-Involved Fatal
Source: NHTSA FARS 2024. 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 1072 active road incidents and 1072 construction zones. View all incidents on our interactive map for exact locations and details.
What weather alerts are active in Iowa?
There are currently 1 active NWS weather alert affecting Iowa, including Special Weather Statement. Weather alerts are sourced directly from the National Weather Service and updated in real-time.
Weather Alerts (1)
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 4:32AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Benton; Iowa
Active Incidents (1072)
CONSTRUCTION
Between IA 5 and County Road T61 (4 to 6 miles east of the Centerville area). Road maintenance operations. Intermittent lane closure. Temporary traffic lights. Height limit in effect. Height limit 15'
IA-2
11:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-35 and Exit 122: I-80 (West Des Moines). Right lane closed due to night time construction work. From 8:30PM CDT to 5:00AM CDT on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Starting August 18, 2026 at
I-235
01:30 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-35 and Exit 122: I-80 (West Des Moines). Right lane closed due to night time construction work. From 8:30PM CDT to 5:00AM CDT on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Starting August 18, 2026 at
I-235
01:30 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between Exit 72: County Road G14 (1 mile north of the Loveland area) and Exit 75 (Missouri Valley). Right lane closed because of road maintenance activities. Starting tomorrow at 8:00AM CDT until tomo
I-29
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-35 and Exit 122: 60th Street (West Des Moines). Left lane closed due to night time construction work. From 8:30PM CDT to 5:00AM CDT on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Starting August 18, 20
I-80
01:30 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between I-35 and Exit 122: 60th Street (West Des Moines). Left lane closed due to night time construction work. From 8:30PM CDT to 5:00AM CDT on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Starting August 18, 20
I-80
01:30 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between US 71 and IA 83 (near Atlantic). Road maintenance work is in progress. Look out for temporary traffic lights. Until tomorrow at about 12:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • August 11, 5:00PM - Au
US-6
10:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between IA 21 (13 miles east of the Tama area) and County Road W24 (9 miles west of the Cedar Rapids area). Left lane closed due to road marking work in progress. Intermittent lane closure. Slow movin
US-30
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between IA 21 (13 miles east of the Tama area) and County Road W24 (9 miles west of the Cedar Rapids area). Left lane closed due to road marking work in progress. Intermittent lane closure. Slow movin
US-30
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between IA 16 and IA 16 (2 to 4 miles south of the Birmingham area). Utility work. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 3:30PM CDT on weekdays. Starting August 24, 2026
IA-1
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between IA 16 and IA 16 (2 to 4 miles south of the Birmingham area). Utility work. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 3:30PM CDT on weekdays. Starting August 24, 2026
IA-1
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between IA 16 and IA 16 (2 to 4 miles south of the Birmingham area). Utility work. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 3:30PM CDT on weekdays. Starting August 24, 2026
IA-1
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between IA 16 and IA 16 (2 to 4 miles south of the Birmingham area). Utility work. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 3:30PM CDT on weekdays. Starting August 24, 2026
IA-1
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between US 59 and County Road M25 (3 to 4 miles east of the Holstein area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Width limit in effect. Width limit 12'0". Starting August 17, 2026 at 7:00AM C
US-20
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from I-235 W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. A detour is in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for det
RAMP: I-235W TO I-35
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from I-235 W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. A detour is in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for det
RAMP: I-235W TO I-35
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from I-235 W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. A detour is in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for det
RAMP: I-235W TO I-35
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from I-235 W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. A detour is in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for det
RAMP: I-235W TO I-35
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from I-235 W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. A detour is in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for det
RAMP: I-235W TO I-35
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from I-235 W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. A detour is in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for det
RAMP: I-235W TO I-35
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from I-235 W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. A detour is in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for det
RAMP: I-235W TO I-35
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from I-235 W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. A detour is in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for det
RAMP: I-235W TO I-35
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from I-235 W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. A detour is in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for det
RAMP: I-235W TO I-35
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from I-235 W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. A detour is in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for det
RAMP: I-235W TO I-35
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from I-235 W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. A detour is in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for det
RAMP: I-235W TO I-35
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from I-235 W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. A detour is in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for det
RAMP: I-235W TO I-35
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
At Entrance ramp from I-235 W. The entrance ramp is closed because of night time construction work. A detour is in operation. Follow the Iowa DOT-recommended detour around the closure. See map for det
RAMP: I-235W TO I-35
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between Exit 69: Grand Avenue and University Avenue (West Des Moines). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 7:00PM CDT to 5:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
I-35
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between Exit 69: Grand Avenue and University Avenue (West Des Moines). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 7:00PM CDT to 5:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
I-35
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between Exit 69: Grand Avenue and University Avenue (West Des Moines). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 7:00PM CDT to 5:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
I-35
12:00 AM
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Last updated: Aug 12, 2026, 6:08 AM ET
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