Crossing 725396K
BESSEMER, ALABAMA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | BESSEMER |
| State | ALABAMA |
| County | JEFFERSON |
| Street | 20TH ST |
| Coordinates | 33.40193, -86.94945 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 13 |
| Total Fatalities | 3 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 725396K in BESSEMER, ALABAMA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Other motor vehicle | 55 mph | 11:15 PM | NS TRAIN 245A709 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED SUV STUCK ON THE HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2019 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 8:05 AM | NS TRAIN 220A705 STRUCK A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2014 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 9:00 AM | HIGHWAY USER DROVE AROUND CROSSING GATES AND WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN # 290A115. RESULTING IN A FATALITY. |
| 2011 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 2 | 0 | Auto | 55 mph | 1:14 AM | TRAIN 220 MOVING EAST, 55 MPH, ON THE AGS MAIN 2 TRACK STRUCK A 2001 CADILLAC THAT DROVE AROUND THE GATES AT THE 20TH... |
| 2009 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 2:35 PM | TRAIN 20 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVES E/121-E/195 AND 9 CARS STRUCK AN AUTOMOBILE AT MP154.35, 20TH ST REET CROSSING. |
| 1997 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 1:45 AM | — |
| 1992 | AGS | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 10:45 PM | — |
| 1989 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Bus | 30 mph | 1:45 PM | — |
| 1988 | AGS | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 8:45 PM | — |
| 1988 | AGS | 0 | 0 | Auto | 22 mph | 9:04 AM | — |
| 1986 | AGS | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 6:20 AM | — |
| 1986 | AGS | 0 | 0 | Auto | 39 mph | 12:08 PM | — |
| 1977 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 7:55 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.