Iowa is experiencing an increase in highway fatalities this summer, with rates up by 18% compared to last year. Legislation to raise the speed limit on two-lane highways from 55 mph to 60 mph may contribute to the rise in fatalities. Iowa State Troopers are urging drivers to be cautious and follow traffic laws to prevent accidents. Despite concerns, some locals believe that the speed limit change will not impact road safety. The new speed limit law is set to take effect on July 1, with Iowa currently reporting 82 traffic fatalities.
