DID YOU KNOW? In 2022, there
were 299 bicycle-motor vehicle crashes
involving one or more bicyclists.
BICYCLES AND PEDESTRIANS
- The Iowa DOT is responsible for a coordinated, balanced and intermodal transportation system for all users. The department recognizes bicycling and walking as legitimate modes of transportation and evaluates all state highway improvement projects for bicycle and pedestrian compatibility.
- Bicycle and pedestrian travel is allowed on all trails and most streets and highways in Iowa, except interstate highways, certain four-lane highways and some city streets.
- Iowa has more than 2,870 miles of on-road and off-road bicycle facilities. (2022)
- In 2022, there were 299 bicycle-motor vehicle crashes involving one or more bicyclists. Four riders were killed and 293 injured.
- In 2022, there were 433 pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes involving one or more pedestrians. 17 pedestrians were killed and 455 injured.
- The Iowa DOT has produced a bicycle map showing Iowa's multiuse trails and the traffic levels on all paved roads in the state. The map may be ordered by visiting the Iowa Bikes website.
- The Iowa DOT has developed bicycle safety materials aimed at reducing the number of bicyclist injuries and fatalities, particularly among Iowa's youth. FREE materials can be ordered on the Iowa Bikes website.