Crossing 307069X
INDEPENDENCE, IOWA — Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IOWA |
| County | BUCHANAN |
| Street | 5TH AVE NE |
| Coordinates | 42.47799, -91.88940 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 50 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 307069X in INDEPENDENCE, IOWA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 50 mph | 4:35 PM | TRUCK WAS SOUTH BOUND ON SLEET COVERED HIGHWAY WHEN DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STOP FOR AFS/GATES. AT THAT TIME THE TRUCK SK... |
| 1999 | Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 42 mph | 6:30 AM | VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN SHOW BANK AT TIME OF INCIDENT. |
| 1993 | Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 11:20 AM | — |
| 1991 | Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 39 mph | 1:45 PM | — |
| 1986 | Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 12:48 AM | — |
| 1979 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 8:23 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.