Drop off onto the shoulder?  Don't panic!

Off Road Recovery

Safe travels this Christmas season from the Iowa State Patrol.

Christmas Travel

Thank a snow plow operator for their work by slowing down, moving over, and not riding their bumper.

Thank Our Snow Plow Operators

There hasn't been any fresh snow lately, but roads can still be icy from blowing and drifting snow.

Patrol Post - Covered Areas

320 Iowans lost their lives in traffic crashes in 2015.  Positive traffic safety choices can keep you from becoming part of this statistic in 2016.

PATROL POST 03 - 52 - FATALS

Everyone understands the concept of drafting, but it's not NASCAR on our public roads!

Safe Following Distance

Make sure to designate a driver if your plans include alcohol this Super Bowl Sunday!

Super Bowl 50

Make sure you are visible to other motorists during low visibility driving....manually turn your headlights on.

See and Be Seen!

Iowa State Tournament Basketball starts today, running through next weekend.  If you are headed to Des Moines to support your team, make sure to buckle up and put your mobile device down while behind the wheel.  Good luck and safe travels to all participants!

State Basketball Travel Safety

32% of Iowa's fatality victims were not wearing their seatbelts in 2015.

Vince Kurtz