Crossing 440829X
DES MOINES, IOWA — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IOWA |
| County | POLK |
| Street | All Private In Yard |
| Coordinates | 41.58823, -93.56796 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 10 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 440829X in DES MOINES, IOWA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | Van | 10 mph | 10:05 PM | YDM21-30, UP1984 COLLIDED WITH THE FRONT END OF AN RCX VAN. DRIVER WAS TRAVERSING NORTHWARD ACROSS T HE WEST CARMAN C... |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | Other | 10 mph | 3:39 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: DID NOT STOP. |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | Other | 5 mph | 12:40 AM | VEHICLE'S RIGHT WHEEL MISSED THE CROSSING PLANK AND WAS HUNG UP ON THE CROSSING. HIGHWAY USER'S ACT ION: STOPPED ON ... |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 8 mph | 10:30 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: OTHER. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE TRUCK BACKED INTO THE TRAIN. |
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.