Crossing 338153R
FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK — Long Island Rail Road
Location
| City | FARMINGDALE |
| State | NEW YORK |
| County | NASSAU |
| Street | MERRITT RD |
| Coordinates | 40.73176, -73.45964 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Long Island Rail Road |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 10 |
| Total Fatalities | 3 |
| Total Injuries | 7 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 338153R in FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Long Island Rail Road | 1 | 1 | Pedestrian | 56 mph | 4:47 PM | EASTBOUND LI TRAIN 1966 FATALLY STRUCK A FEMALE TRESPASSER WHO REPORTEDLY RAN IN FRONT OF THE TRAINAS IT PASSED THROU... |
| 2022 | Long Island Rail Road | 1 | 0 | School bus | 60 mph | 11:05 AM | WESTBOUND LIRR TRAIN 2039 FATALLY STRUCK A MALE TRESPASSER ON MAINLINE NO. 1 AT THE MERRITTS ROAD CR OSSING IN FARMIN... |
| 2020 | Long Island Rail Road | 1 | 2 | School bus | 35 mph | 9:15 AM | EQUIPMENT TRAIN 5308 TRAVELING EASTBOUND FATALLY STRUCK A TRESPASSER WHO RAN IN FRONT OF THE TRAIN. CONFIRMED SUICIDE... |
| 2019 | Long Island Rail Road | 0 | 0 | Bus | 60 mph | 5:44 PM | TRAIN 2062 STRUCK A TRACTOR TRAILER AT MERRITTS ROAD CROSSING. THE TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK HAD BEEN ST OPPED WITH THE C... |
| 2018 | Long Island Rail Road | 0 | 1 | Auto | 25 mph | 4:13 PM | TRAIN 8056 STRUCK A VEHICLE AT THE MERRITT’S ROAD |
| 2009 | Long Island Rail Road | 0 | 0 | School bus | 55 mph | 6:11 PM | TRESPASSER RAN FROM BEHIND CROSSING GATE - SLIPPED AND FELL INTO THE SIDE OF THE TRAIN PASSING AT TH E CROSSING. ATT... |
| 1991 | Long Island Rail Road | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 3:00 PM | — |
| 1990 | Long Island Rail Road | 0 | 1 | Auto | 60 mph | 4:50 PM | — |
| 1986 | Long Island Rail Road | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 6:50 PM | — |
| 1981 | Long Island Rail Road | 0 | 2 | Bus | 50 mph | 11:29 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.