Crossing 909173F
VAN METER, IOWA — Iowa Interstate Railroad
Location
| City | VAN METER |
| State | IOWA |
| County | DALLAS |
| Street | OLD PORTLAND RD |
| Coordinates | 41.53775, -93.97358 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Iowa Interstate Railroad |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 3 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 909173F in VAN METER, IOWA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 10:05 AM | CAR TRAVELING TOO FAST ON A GRAVEL ROAD SKIDDED INTO THE LIGHT LOCOMOTIVE NO INJURIES |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 11:15 PM | VEHICLE STRUCK OUR TRAIN 23 CARS DEEP. THE IAIS WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS INCIDENT ABOUT AN HOUR AFTER T HE FACT. OCCUPA... |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | Bus | — | 1:55 AM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
Railroad crossing data is maintained by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Crossings are rated by traffic volume, accident history, and safety equipment. Always stop at crossings with active warning signals.