• ~$40–$55
  • ~$110–$130
  • $20K/$40K/$15K
Iowa has some of the lowest car insurance premiums in the U.S., largely due to low population density and minimal congestion. Despite this, rural driving risks like deer strikes and seasonal weather pose coverage challenges. A modest uninsured driver rate and short commute times also help stabilize rates.

Find a local Auto Insurance agents in your town:


Iowa Auto Insurance Facts *

Drivers

  • ~2.2–2.3 million licensed drivers as of 2023.
  • Over 93% of Iowa households own a vehicle.
  • Majority of vehicles are personal-use pickups and sedans.
  • Rural drivers often commute long distances for work.
  • Uninsured motorist rate around 11%.

Accidents

Year Reported Crashes Injury Crashes Fatal Crashes
2018 ~55,700 ~17,800 319
2019 ~57,200 ~18,100 337
2020 ~49,800 ~15,400 343
2021 ~54,300 ~16,900 354
2022 ~56,000 ~17,500 376

Laws & Regulations

  • Tort-based liability system.
  • Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage optional.
  • No-fault laws not in effect.
* Resources:
U.S. Census Bureau
NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting
State Crash Data Portals
Federal Reserve / BLS