Iowa Safety Report
Comprehensive motor carrier safety analysis combining FMCSA registration data with NHTSA fatality statistics for Iowa.
Executive Summary
According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Iowa recorded 377 traffic fatalities in 2023, representing a 5% decrease from the previous year, indicating improving safety conditions. Large trucks were involved in 78 of these incidents (20.7% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 11.6 per 100,000 residents remains below the national average of 12.4 per 100,000 residents. Of the 56,973 registered motor carriers in Iowa, 1,794 (3.1%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.
Economic Context
Iowa's $257 billion economy relies on efficient freight transportation across its major corridors, including I-80 (E-W) and I-35 (N-S). The state's trucking industry employs approximately 26,004 workers, contributing significantly to both local employment and interstate commerce.
Risk Analysis
Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in Iowa with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, ANNETT HOLDINGS INC (USDOT 87409), has recorded 316 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 1266 of the state's 4536 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 27.9% of all crashes from just 0.02% of registered carriers. Shippers and freight brokers are advised to conduct thorough due diligence when engaging carriers with multiple incidents on record.
Iowa Trucking Industry Overview
The trucking industry in Iowa employs approximately 26,004 workers, contributing to the state's $257 billion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 685,704 power units with 217,828 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-80 (E-W), I-35 (N-S), which facilitate the movement of goods across state lines and to major distribution centers. The state's freight infrastructure supports both regional distribution and long-haul interstate commerce, making carrier safety a critical concern for public welfare and economic efficiency.
Top Cities by Carrier Concentration
Iowa Motor Carrier Directory
Showing top 100 by incident volume| Carrier Identity | Crashes (24m) | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ANNETT HOLDINGS INC DOT: 87409 • DES MOINES | 316 | VIEW REPORT |
| CRST EXPEDITED INC DOT: 53773 • CEDAR RAPIDS | 214 | VIEW REPORT |
| HIRSCHBACH MOTOR LINES INC DOT: 65769 • DUBUQUE | 192 | VIEW REPORT |
| HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA DOT: 134697 • NORTH LIBERTY | 133 | VIEW REPORT |
| 10 ROADS EXPRESS LLC DOT: 3345061 • CARTER LAKE | 115 | VIEW REPORT |
| FOODLINER INC DOT: 46257 • DUBUQUE | 80 | VIEW REPORT |
| WEST SIDE TRANSPORT INC DOT: 165881 • CEDAR RAPIDS | 62 | VIEW REPORT |
| BARR-NUNN TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 261978 • GRANGER | 58 | VIEW REPORT |
| DECKER TRUCK LINE INC DOT: 53824 • FORT DODGE | 56 | VIEW REPORT |
| SCHUSTER CO DOT: 69852 • LE MARS | 40 | VIEW REPORT |
| DENVER CARGO INC DOT: 3585416 • DAVENPORT | 31 | VIEW REPORT |
| WARREN TRANSPORT INC DOT: 1896 • WATERLOO | 28 | VIEW REPORT |
| DON HUMMER TRUCKING CORPORATION DOT: 307512 • CEDAR RAPIDS | 28 | VIEW REPORT |
| CASEY'S SERVICES COMPANY DOT: 162449 • ANKENY | 26 | VIEW REPORT |
| ART PAPE TRANSFER INC DOT: 1674 • DUBUQUE | 24 | VIEW REPORT |
| KEANE THUMMEL TRUCKING INC DOT: 248505 • NEW MARKET | 21 | VIEW REPORT |
| DES MOINES AREA REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY DOT: 725921 • DES MOINES | 21 | VIEW REPORT |
| WRIGHT TREE SERVICE INC DOT: 170146 • WEST DES MOINES | 20 | VIEW REPORT |
| QUEST LINER INC DOT: 1609038 • DUBUQUE | 20 | VIEW REPORT |
| NEW COOPERATIVE INC DOT: 723015 • FORT DODGE | 20 | VIEW REPORT |
| IOWA MOTOR TRUCK TRANSPORT INC DOT: 313015 • GARNER | 19 | VIEW REPORT |
| NIECE TRUCKING INC DOT: 638655 • DES MOINES | 19 | VIEW REPORT |
| C&W TRUCKING & SONS INC DOT: 1457229 • BETTENDORF | 19 | VIEW REPORT |
| CROELL INC DOT: 203490 • NEW HAMPTON | 18 | VIEW REPORT |
| HY-VEE INC DOT: 117784 • CHARITON | 18 | VIEW REPORT |
| TANTARA TRANSPORTATION CORP DOT: 304876 • MUSCATINE | 18 | VIEW REPORT |
| PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC DOT: 260974 • REINBECK | 17 | VIEW REPORT |
| STANDARD FORWARDING LLC DOT: 1996747 • DES MOINES | 16 | VIEW REPORT |
| X TRANS INC DOT: 1680133 • WATERLOO | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| AY TRUCKING LLC DOT: 3706627 • DAVENPORT | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| JACOBSON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC DOT: 241594 • CLIVE | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| MIR TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 3523033 • DAVENPORT | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| VAN WYK INC DOT: 69971 • SHELDON | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| BG LOGISTICS INC DOT: 3489728 • DAVENPORT | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| SULTAN TRANSPORT INC DOT: 3549771 • DAVENPORT | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY DOT: 358443 • ALTOONA | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| MONSON AND SONS INC DOT: 1281660 • BRITT | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| FINAL TARGET LLC DOT: 3610955 • CLINTON | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| DEDICATED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS LLC DOT: 514689 • DAVENPORT | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| FORCE TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 3176162 • JOHNSTON | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| GRAY TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 322235 • WATERLOO | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| MDN FREIGHT INC DOT: 3205071 • DAVENPORT | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC DOT: 2359315 • AMES | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| STRAITLINE TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 988981 • BURLINGTON | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| ALTER TRADING CORPORATION DOT: 420791 • DAVENPORT | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD DOT: 265725 • ANKENY | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| VIESSMAN IOWA INC DOT: 107289 • DES MOINES | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| CONSUMERS SUPPLY DISTRIBUTING LLC DOT: 146517 • SIOUX CITY | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| RUNWELL INC DOT: 3061513 • DAVENPORT | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| ABC DISPOSAL SYSTEMS INC DOT: 591632 • CEDAR RAPIDS | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| MANATT'S INC DOT: 87392 • BROOKLYN | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING DOT: 229003 • CEDAR FALLS | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| COOPERATIVE FARMERS ELEVATOR DOT: 299222 • ROCK VALLEY | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| SOLE TRANSPORT LC DOT: 231451 • DES MOINES | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| T R D TRUCKING INC DOT: 1948417 • NEW HAMPTON | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| LOAD2GO EXPRESS INC DOT: 3593011 • BETTENDORF | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| AMERICAN EXPEDITED INC DOT: 3407274 • DAVENPORT | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| HEARTLAND CO-OP DOT: 216132 • CLIVE | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY COMPANY DOT: 2489 • DES MOINES | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| ATLANTIC BOTTLING COMPANY DOT: 1938 • ATLANTIC | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| GREENBELT TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 160556 • ELDORA | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| A&T TRUCKING LLC DOT: 2554483 • WATERLOO | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| CENTRAL IOWA TRUCKING INC DOT: 713061 • DES MOINES | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| RADONA INC DOT: 3604408 • CLIVE | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| FREIGHT DISPATCH SERVICE INC DOT: 2955454 • DAVENPORT | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| CORKERY TRANSPORT INC DOT: 2347416 • JESUP | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| EMCO TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 2823264 • WATERLOO | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| BEER TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 956631 • COUNCIL BLUFFS | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| TURQUOISE LLC DOT: 2282379 • CEDAR RAPIDS | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRUCK ONE LLC DOT: 3510413 • FORT MADISON | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| NORTH CEDAR TRUCKING LLC DOT: 823551 • MECHANICSVILLE | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| SKYLINE MATERIALS LTD DOT: 1844013 • DECORAH | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| AMHOF TRUCKING INC DOT: 199043 • ELDRIDGE | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| VGT TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 2633507 • WEST DES MOINES | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| JMS TRUCKING INC DOT: 544457 • CEDAR RAPIDS | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| ANTHONY P & L INC DOT: 920076 • LE MARS | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| HITE TRUCKING LLC DOT: 246226 • OTTUMWA | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| FIGANBAUM TRUCKING INC DOT: 165854 • TRIPOLI | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| STUTSMAN TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 1122151 • HILLS | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| J & T MOTORFREIGHT LLC DOT: 2098183 • HUBBARD | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| GLOBEMASTER INCORPORATED DOT: 2958814 • DAVENPORT | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| SCHUEMAN TRANSFER INC DOT: 367095 • OAKLAND | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| NPJ GLOBAL SOLUTION LLC DOT: 2525328 • BETTENDORF | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| IWV EXPRESS LLC DOT: 1314541 • WILLIAMSBURG | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| HOKER TRUCKING LLC DOT: 1080538 • DIXON | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| CRESCO CAPITAL INC DOT: 2635462 • CARTER LAKE | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| SPEAR LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 3199716 • CLINTON | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| ANNETT HOLDINGS INC DOT: 2216461 • DES MOINES | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| WISCONSIN POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY DOT: 166001 • DUBUQUE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| AGRILAND FS INC DOT: 854252 • WINTERSET | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| ROCK EQUIPMENT RENTALS LLC DOT: 2154659 • CLINTON | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| AVE-PLP LLC DOT: 1565582 • PACIFIC JUNCTION | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| XTRANSPORT LLC DOT: 3923661 • PERRY | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| FIRST COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION DOT: 389758 • CHEROKEE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| L L PELLING CO INC DOT: 725553 • NORTH LIBERTY | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| HY-LINE NORTH AMERICA LLC DOT: 179179 • WEST DES MOINES | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| DUKE AERIAL INC DOT: 998899 • ATLANTIC | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| FUTURE FOAM INC DOT: 141444 • COUNCIL BLUFFS | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| HFC INC OF SIDNEY IOWA DOT: 1062576 • GLENWOOD | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| SUKUP MANUFACTURING COMPANY DOT: 1829 • SHEFFIELD | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
Data Sources & Methodology
Last updated: 2026-02-24. Data refresh occurs monthly. Fatality counts represent all motor vehicle crashes, not exclusively commercial vehicle incidents.