On January 30th, 1939, The Moberly Monitor-Index and Moberly Evening Democrat reported a collision involving two elevated trains at Douglas Negro Park. The accident took place on the west side route, where the trains collided in a front-and-rear crash.

More than twenty people were injured in the incident, but fortunately, none of the injuries were serious. The swift response from emergency services ensured that all the injured received prompt medical attention. This collision underscores the importance of continued vigilance and enhanced safety measures in the operation of public transportation systems.