Crossing 296939M
LEITCHFIELD, KENTUCKY — Paducah & Louisville Railway Company
Location
| City | LEITCHFIELD |
| State | KENTUCKY |
| County | GRAYSON |
| Street | SHAW STATION RD W |
| Coordinates | 37.48594, -86.27493 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Paducah & Louisville Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 35 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 296939M in LEITCHFIELD, KENTUCKY.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Paducah & Louisville Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 30 mph | 8:34 AM | HIGHWAY USER FAILED TO OBSERVE TRAFFIC SIGNS AND DID NOT STOP AT CROSSING. TRAIN STRUCK THE TRAILER OF THE SEMI CAUS... |
| 2003 | Paducah & Louisville Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 35 mph | 5:30 AM | TRAIN WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON MAIN LINE, APPROACHING SHAW STATION ROAD CROSSING. AS TRAIN CAME AROUN D THE CURVE, CRE... |
| 2000 | Paducah & Louisville Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Pick-up truck | 35 mph | 10:50 AM | — |
| 1998 | Paducah & Louisville Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 28 mph | 12:45 PM | 4L = STOPPED AND TRIED TO ROLL BACKWARD AWAY FROM THE TRACKS. TRUCK PULLED UP TO CROSSING AND STOPPE D. WHEN HE SAW T... |
| 1990 | Paducah & Louisville Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 5 mph | 4:40 AM | — |
| 1984 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 28 mph | 2:30 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.