Crossing 307649N
LE MARS, IOWA — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | LE MARS |
| State | IOWA |
| County | PLYMOUTH |
| Street | 18TH STREET SOUTHWEST |
| Coordinates | 42.77145, -96.19292 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 49 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 307649N in LE MARS, IOWA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 12 mph | 7:22 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: STOPPED ON CROSSING (BEFORE GATES DESCENDED). |
| 2017 | Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 34 mph | 10:40 AM | SEMI-DRIVER STOPPED WITH TRAILER ON THE 18TH STREET SW CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY THE ONCOMING TRAIN . DRIVER WAS TRA... |
| 2012 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 30 mph | 1:30 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: STOPPED ON CROSSING (NO GATES). TRAIN STRUCK THE REAR PORTION OF THE TRAILE R/NO INJURY. |
| 2003 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 25 mph | 4:15 PM | — |
| 1986 | Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 10 mph | 7:15 PM | — |
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.