Iowa 511: Road Conditions & Traffic
Iowa has 1441 active road incidents. Including 1441 constructions. Updated every 15 minutes.
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Active Incidents
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Weather Alerts
Trucking Industry — Iowa
26,426Active Carriers
126,943Registered Drivers
545,566Power Units
1,823HazMat 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 1441 active road incidents and 1441 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 (1441)
CONSTRUCTION
Between Exit 24B: Blairs Ferry Road and US 218 (Cedar Rapids). Right lane closed because of road maintenance activities. Intermittent lane closure. Slow moving maintenance vehicle. Starting today at 1
I-380
03:30 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road V16 and County Road V18 (near Brooklyn). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 8:00AM CDT to 5:00PM CDT on weekdays. Starting May 26, 2026 at 8:
US-6
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road V16 and County Road V18 (near Brooklyn). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 8:00AM CDT to 5:00PM CDT on weekdays. Starting May 26, 2026 at 8:
US-6
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road V16 and County Road V18 (near Brooklyn). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 8:00AM CDT to 5:00PM CDT on weekdays. Starting May 26, 2026 at 8:
US-6
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road V16 and County Road V18 (near Brooklyn). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 8:00AM CDT to 5:00PM CDT on weekdays. Starting May 26, 2026 at 8:
US-6
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road L35 (Emerson) and County Road H12 (1 mile north of the Emerson area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 8:00AM CDT to 5:00PM CDT on weekdays
US-59
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road L35 (Emerson) and County Road H12 (1 mile north of the Emerson area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 8:00AM CDT to 5:00PM CDT on weekdays
US-59
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road L35 (Emerson) and County Road H12 (1 mile north of the Emerson area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 8:00AM CDT to 5:00PM CDT on weekdays
US-59
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road L35 (Emerson) and County Road H12 (1 mile north of the Emerson area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 8:00AM CDT to 5:00PM CDT on weekdays
US-59
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road L35 (Emerson) and County Road H12 (1 mile north of the Emerson area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 8:00AM CDT to 5:00PM CDT on weekdays
US-59
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between Exit 1A: 50th Street (West Des Moines) and Exit 137A (near Ankeny). The left lane is closed because of road maintenance activities. A lane is closed intermittently. Look out for a slow moving
I-235
02:30 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between Exit 49: County Road E34 and IA 64 (1 mile south of the Anamosa area). The left lane is closed due to road construction work. There is a width limit in effect. Width limit 13'0". Until July 1,
US-151
01:00 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
At Exit 144A ramp to IA 376. Exit ramp closed due to night time construction work. Starting tomorrow at 7:00PM CDT until Friday, at about 6:00AM CDT. Full schedule below: • May 14, 7:00PM - May 15, 6:
RAMP: I-29S TO IA-376
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 and IA 78; County Road H22 (2 to 3 miles north of the Mediapolis area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 8:00PM CDT on we
US-61
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 and IA 78; County Road H22 (2 to 3 miles north of the Mediapolis area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 8:00PM CDT on we
US-61
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 and IA 78; County Road H22 (2 to 3 miles north of the Mediapolis area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 8:00PM CDT on we
US-61
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 and IA 78; County Road H22 (2 to 3 miles north of the Mediapolis area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 8:00PM CDT on we
US-61
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 and IA 78; County Road H22 (2 to 3 miles north of the Mediapolis area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 8:00PM CDT on we
US-61
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 and IA 78; County Road H22 (2 to 3 miles north of the Mediapolis area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 8:00PM CDT on we
US-61
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 and IA 78; County Road H22 (2 to 3 miles north of the Mediapolis area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 8:00PM CDT on we
US-61
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 and IA 78; County Road H22 (2 to 3 miles north of the Mediapolis area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 8:00PM CDT on we
US-61
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 and IA 78; County Road H22 (2 to 3 miles north of the Mediapolis area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 8:00PM CDT on we
US-61
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 and IA 78; County Road H22 (2 to 3 miles north of the Mediapolis area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 8:00PM CDT on we
US-61
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 and IA 78; County Road H22 (2 to 3 miles north of the Mediapolis area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 8:00PM CDT on we
US-61
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 and IA 78; County Road H22 (2 to 3 miles north of the Mediapolis area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 8:00PM CDT on we
US-61
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 and IA 78; County Road H22 (2 to 3 miles north of the Mediapolis area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 8:00PM CDT on we
US-61
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between County Road H40 and IA 78; County Road H22 (2 to 3 miles north of the Mediapolis area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. Look out for flaggers. From 7:00AM CDT to 8:00PM CDT on we
US-61
12:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Between the Nebraska State Line and I-29 (Sioux City). Night time construction work. Intermittent lane closure. From 7:00PM CDT to 6:00AM CDT on weekends, Monday and Tuesday. Starting Saturday at 7:00
US-77
12:00 AM
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