Reporting an accident
Iowa requires immediate notice to law enforcement for injury or death. A written report is due within 72 hours for injury death or apparent property damage of $1500 or more unless law enforcement investigates. [legis.iowa.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Des Moines crash reports are available through CrashDocs after 5 to 7 business days; unavailable reports can be requested from Police Records at 515-283-4899. [dsm.city]
Parking
Downtown on-street parking costs $0.25 to $1.25 per hour and $1.75 per hour in the Historic Court District after 5 p.m.; posted time limits and space-specific rules apply. [dsm.city]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Police-impounded vehicles are stored at Crow Tow at 826 SE 21st Street; phone 515-276-9869; hours are weekdays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends and holidays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. [dsm.city]
Who to call
Police non-emergency dispatch is 515-283-4811; general police information is 515-283-4824. [dsm.city]
Private-property towing
A property owner may remove and store a vehicle unlawfully parked on the property until fair and reasonable towing and storage expenses are paid; the property owner must notify the county sheriff. [legis.iowa.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.