Crossing 523866G
AMHERST, OHIO — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | AMHERST |
| State | OHIO |
| County | LORAIN |
| Street | OBERLIN ROAD |
| Coordinates | 41.38792, -82.18965 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 15 |
| Total Fatalities | 3 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 523866G in AMHERST, OHIO.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 2:15 PM | NS MOW EQUIPMENT WAS STRUCK BY A HWY-USER AT HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2013 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 21 mph | 4:02 PM | AGE VERIFIED. HWY-USER PROCEEDED NORTH DRIVING THROUGH CROSSING GATES/CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY WE STBOUND TRAIN AP... |
| 1999 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Bus | 46 mph | 12:30 PM | 1988 FORD F150 DRIVEN BY CARL STARR SOUTHBOUND ON XING ATTEMPTED TO STOP AT XING AND SLID ON ICE IN TO LEAD ENGINE C... |
| 1982 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 39 mph | 8:12 AM | — |
| 1981 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 38 mph | 1:35 PM | — |
| 1980 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 70 mph | 11:15 PM | — |
| 1980 | Conrail | 2 | 1 | Auto | 70 mph | 11:15 PM | — |
| 1980 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 10:04 PM | — |
| 1978 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 70 mph | 12:12 PM | — |
| 1978 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 70 mph | 12:12 PM | — |
| 1978 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Bus | 30 mph | 10:52 AM | — |
| 1978 | Conrail | 1 | 0 | Bus | 30 mph | 10:55 AM | — |
| 1978 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Bus | 20 mph | 4:05 PM | — |
| 1977 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Bus | 45 mph | 1:50 PM | — |
| 1977 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 7:30 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.