Transportation in Pella, IA
Commute patterns, travel times, and transportation modes — 2023 ACS Data
Commute Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Mean Commute
13 min
-46% vs national
Drive Alone
78.9%
+0% vs national
Work From Home
6.3%
-33% vs national
Carpool
4.7%
Walk / Bike
9.8%
combined
How Pella's Commute Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)How People Get to Work
Source: Census ACS (2023)Commute Mode Breakdown
Source: Census ACS (2023)Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
1
2023
3-Year Avg
1
fatalities/yr
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Pella, IA is 13 minutes, which is 46.2% below the national average of 23 minutes. 78.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 6.3% work from home, which is below the IA state average of 6.9%. 4.7% of workers carpool. 8.8% walk to work. 0.9% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.