Crossing 284272W
ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN — GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC.
Location
| City | ROYAL OAK |
| State | MICHIGAN |
| County | OAKLAND |
| Street | MAIN ST |
| Coordinates | 42.48501, -83.14409 |
Railroad
| Railroad | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. |
| Max Train Speed | 45 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 284272W in ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 0 | Pedestrian | 38 mph | 9:13 AM | Train 353(12) E/ID4630 and 5 Cars, struck a trespasser at MP12.8 on the CNRR Holly Subdivision (DOT#284272W). The tre... |
| 2024 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 10:10 PM | THE OPERATOR OF VEHICLE BYPASSED THE GATES AND STOPPED ON THE CROSSING. CONSEQUENTLY, THE VEHICLE WAS HIT BY APPROACH... |
| 1990 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 4:00 AM | — |
| 1981 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 2:45 PM | — |
| 1977 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 8:05 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.