Crossing 715348T
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | CHARLOTTE |
| State | NORTH CAROLINA |
| County | MECKLENBURG |
| Street | NEWELL HICKORY GROVE ROAD |
| Coordinates | 35.27200, -80.74053 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 11 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 14 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 715348T in CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 72 mph | 9:44 AM | TRAIN 73 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVE NC/1869 AND 3 CARS STRUCK AN OCCUPIED VEHICLE AT MP 370.71, NEWEL L HICKORY GROVE ... |
| 2013 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 48 mph | 7:40 PM | DRIVER STOPPED VEHICLE ON TRACKS BETWEEN GATES AND WAS STRUCK BY ONCOMING TRAIN. |
| 2013 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 42 mph | 4:03 AM | TRAIN STRUCK VEHICLE AT CROSSING. DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO IMPACT. |
| 2009 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 9 | Motorcycle | 69 mph | 5:37 PM | TRAIN 74 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVE NC/1755 AND 5 CARS STRUCK A TRACTOR-TRAILER TRUCK AT MP370.71, NE WELL HICKORY GRO... |
| 1991 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 70 mph | 8:13 AM | — |
| 1988 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 45 mph | 8:37 AM | — |
| 1988 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 4 mph | 10:05 AM | — |
| 1987 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 4:40 PM | — |
| 1986 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 4:45 PM | — |
| 1981 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Bus | 65 mph | 1:00 AM | — |
| 1981 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 3 | Bus | 65 mph | 1:00 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.