Car Accidents in Cedar Rapids, IA: Police Reports and Crash Data
Key crash statistics, high-risk roads, and accident report resources in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Cedar Rapids is shaped by major roadways like Highway 100, Collins Road, the Marion Bypass, and US 30, each playing a role in daily traffic and accident patterns. With nearly 300 manufacturing plants, a steady flow of Kirkwood Community College students, and ongoing I-380 construction, traffic in the metro area is always evolving. In 2025, the city saw a sharp drop in traffic deaths, although the S-curve remains a known trouble spot. In Cedar Rapids, the location of a crash often determines which agency files the official report and where records must be requested.
We track accident trends, high-risk intersections, and recent crashes across Cedar Rapids and Linn County. Our coverage includes local crash data, accident report resources, and road safety updates for neighborhoods, city streets, and major highways like I-380 and Highway 100.
Our team works to keep residents, commuters, and visitors informed about crash data, roadway risks, and ongoing efforts to make Cedar Rapids safer for everyone.
How to Get a Cedar Rapids Crash Report
The Cedar Rapids Police Department handles crashes on city streets, providing investigative reports when there are injuries or significant property damage. CRPD also operates speed cameras on the city’s stretch of I-380 with an Iowa DOT permit. The Iowa State Patrol manages incidents on interstates and state highways, while the Linn County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for unincorporated areas of the county.
Crash reports from CRPD are available at the Records Division, located at 505 1st Street SW. Reports can also be requested through the city’s online portal with a registered account. By Iowa law, full crash reports are only given to those involved, their attorneys, or their insurance representatives.
The Iowa State Patrol posts preliminary crash reports online for 15 days at accidentreports.iowa.gov. After that period, reports are available from the patrol’s district office during business hours. The Iowa DOT can also mail a copy of any investigating officer’s report for a $4 fee, using the Request for Copy of Investigating Officer’s Report of an Accident form.
Iowa law also requires drivers to file a separate report with the Iowa DOT within 72 hours if a crash results in injury, death, or property damage of $1,500 or more, unless law enforcement has already investigated. Failing to file this report can result in a suspended driver’s license.
Not sure which agency holds your report? We can help you find out. Statewide guides sit on our Iowa resources for recent news page.
Cedar Rapids Traffic Deaths, Year by Year
| Measure | Figure | Year | Source |
| People killed in traffic crashes | 0 | 2025 | Cedar Rapids Police Department, reported by KCRG |
| People killed in traffic crashes | 4 | 2024 | Cedar Rapids Police Department, reported by KCRG |
| People killed in traffic crashes | 17 | 2023 | Cedar Rapids Police Department, reported by KCRG |
| People killed in traffic crashes | 8 | 2022 | Cedar Rapids Police Department, reported by KCRG |
| People killed in traffic crashes | 5 | 2021 | Cedar Rapids Police Department, reported by KCRG |
| Crashes at the city’s automated enforcement camera sites, including one mobile site | 32 (6 injury, 0 fatal) | 2025 | Cedar Rapids Police Department automated traffic enforcement annual report |
Year-end traffic fatality counts are released by the police department and were reported by KCRG in February 2026. CRPD traffic sergeant Graham Campshure shared that 2025 was the first year in his 30-year career with no traffic deaths, compared to the usual average of five or six. He credited the new hands-free driving law and the return of speed cameras on the S-curve.
The camera row counts only the camera sites, from CRPD’s 2025 automated enforcement report. Statewide, Iowa recorded 259 traffic deaths in 2025, KCRG reported.
Cedar Rapids Intersections and Curves With Crash Records
Over five years, Iowa DOT recorded nearly 250 crashes, about 50 per year, on the I-380 S-curve through downtown, as reported by CBS2 Iowa. Police camera data and two city safety projects also highlight other hazardous spots in Cedar Rapids.
The I-380 S-curve downtown, crossing the Cedar River on the Five-in-One Bridge, sees more than 90,000 vehicles each day. The route was designed to avoid the railroad, Quaker Oats, and a power plant, but the resulting curve has become a common crash site and is difficult for police to patrol. According to Iowa DOT, factors like speeding, loss of control, lane changes, and distraction contribute to crashes here, most of which happen on dry pavement. Plans for a high-friction surface treatment are underway to improve safety.
The CRPD’s 2025 camera report details crash locations along I-380. The southbound camera at J Avenue NE recorded nine crashes with no injuries. Northbound cameras at J Avenue NE and Diagonal Drive SW, and the southbound camera at 1st Avenue W, each logged six crashes, with four resulting in injuries.
Williams Boulevard at 16th Avenue SW is one of the city’s automated camera enforcement sites. In 2025, CRPD recorded three northbound crashes (one with an injury) and one southbound crash (also with an injury) at this location.
Mount Vernon Road SE at 40th Street SE saw 22 crashes near the Hy-Vee entrance between 2015 and March 2019, as reported by KCRG. The city addressed the issue by adding a new traffic signal and reconfiguring the lanes, with two inbound, one outbound, and a center left-turn lane. Construction was scheduled from April to September 2019.
Williams Boulevard at Dean Road SW experienced more than 20 crashes in the five years before March 2019, according to KCRG. The city installed a roundabout at this intersection in 2020. City traffic engineering reported that roundabouts reduce total crashes by 40 percent, injuries by 75 percent, and fatalities by over 95 percent.
Trauma Centers Serving Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids is served by two Level III trauma centers: UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s Cedar Rapids (1026 A Avenue NE) and Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids (701 10th Street SE), according to Iowa Health and Human Services’ September 2025 list. The St. Luke’s emergency department in Marion is classified as Level IV.
Linn County does not have a Level I or II trauma center. The nearest Level I trauma care is available at University of Iowa Health Care in Iowa City, which also houses the Stead Family Children’s Hospital for pediatric trauma cases.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crashes in Cedar Rapids
How many people died in Cedar Rapids traffic crashes in 2025?
None. Cedar Rapids police counted no traffic deaths in 2025, down from four in 2024, KCRG reported. The department’s traffic sergeant said it was the first such year in his roughly 30 years there, and that the city usually averages five to six deaths a year. Police counted 17 in 2023.
How often do crashes happen on the I-380 S-curve?
Iowa DOT counted nearly 250 crashes on the downtown S-curve over five years, roughly 50 a year, CBS2 Iowa reported in 2024. In 2025, the police speed cameras on the city’s stretch of I-380 logged between six and nine crashes at each camera position, with four injury crashes across the northbound and southbound sites.
How do I get a Cedar Rapids police crash report?
Crash reports are available from the CRPD Records Division at 505 1st Street SW (phone 319-286-5350) or through the city’s online portal after registering an account. Iowa law restricts full crash reports to those involved, their attorneys, or their insurance representatives. The Iowa DOT can also mail an officer’s report for a $4 fee.
Where are people hurt in Cedar Rapids crashes treated?
Two Level III trauma centers serve Cedar Rapids: UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s (1026 A Avenue NE) and Mercy Medical Center (701 10th Street SE). Linn County lacks a Level I or II facility; the nearest Level I trauma care is at University of Iowa Health Care in Iowa City.
In addition to understanding car accidents in Cedar Rapids, it’s essential to be aware of the resources available for local traffic incidents. For comprehensive information and support regarding accident reports, safety data, and trauma care, visit our dedicated section on Iowa local accident resources. This resource can guide you in navigating the aftermath of an accident and provide vital information for residents of Cedar Rapids and beyond.
Linn County Accident Reports on Local Accident Reports
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash on I-380 in Cedar Rapids, IA
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At Local Accident Reports, we cover crashes in all fifty states. But that’s not all; we also report the latest crashes county by county, not just state by state. Our goal is to give drivers and other road users reliable, up-to-date crash information for any location they’re interested in.
Recent crashes in Linn County, including Cedar Rapids, Springville, and Fairfax, as well as segments of I-380 outside the city limits, are summarized below. You can find the full archive at Linn County accident news.
Similar trouble spots turn up on roads and intersections across Iowa, and our daily accident alerts section lists new crashes as they’re reported.
Local Accident Reports compiles this information from public agency sources and published reports for general reference. It is not legal advice and is not an official police record. Fees, forms and deadlines change, so confirm with the agency before you send a request. Last updated October 2026.