Iowa in 2008
Deaths 412Fatal crashes 368Per 100,000 13.7US deaths 37,423
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 2008.
In 2008, 412 people died in 368 fatal crashes in Iowa, 13.7 deaths per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
The death toll fell 8% from 446 in 2007 to 412 in 2008.
Iowa accounted for 1.1% of the 37,423 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
19.3% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
32% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2007 and the nation
| Measure | Iowa 2008 | Iowa 2007 | United States 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 412 | 446 | 37,423 |
| Fatal crashes | 368 | 393 | 34,172 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 13.7 | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 19% | 24% | 33% |
Counties in 2008
Every county with a fatal crash in 2008, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 89 counties listed.
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Iowa in 2008?
412 people in 368 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2008 file, or 13.7 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Iowa had the most crash deaths in 2008?
Polk County with 34 deaths in 33 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2008 compare with 2007 in Iowa?
412 deaths against 446 in 2007 (+-8%). Nationally the 2008 total was 37,423.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2008 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.