Statewide Iowa (RI) — The preliminary 2025 Iowa traffic death total is the lowest in 100 years.
The Iowa DOT’s traffic death count for 2025 was 260 through December 31st. The state waits 30 days after the end of the year before setting the final total to account for anyone who may die from injuries suffered in the final month of the year.
December saw the lowest deaths of 2025 with a total of ten and a drop of 26 traffic deaths from last year. August was the worst month for deaths at 36, and the only month of the year to top 30. Overall traffic deaths are down by 97 compared to 2024.
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