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Crosswalk Law: Moderate
Filing Deadline: 2 years
Fatality Rate: 1.3 per 100k
2 years
Statute of Limitations
40+
Annual Fatalities
1.3 per 100k
Death Rate
$0
Upfront Cost

Iowa Crosswalk Laws

Moderate Pedestrian Protections

Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Pedestrians must not leave curb suddenly.

Right-of-Way Rules

Pedestrians have right-of-way at crosswalks when signal permits.

Iowa Pedestrian Accident Laws

Statute of Limitations: 2 years

In Iowa, you have 2 years from the date of your pedestrian accident to file a lawsuit.

Fault System: Modified comparative fault (51%)

Iowa uses modified comparative fault. You can recover if you're less than 51% at fault.

Minimum Insurance

Iowa requires minimum coverage of $20,000/$40,000/$15,000. These minimums often aren't enough for serious pedestrian injuries.

Dangerous Areas in Iowa

Des Moines University Avenue
Davenport downtown
Iowa City campus area

What Makes Iowa Unique

  • Rural roads lack pedestrian infrastructure
  • College towns have higher pedestrian activity

Cities We Serve in Iowa

Des Moines
IA
Cedar Rapids
IA
Davenport
IA
Sioux City
IA

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