Crossing 470702R
ABINGDON, VIRGINIA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | ABINGDON |
| State | VIRGINIA |
| Street | PRESTON STREET |
| Coordinates | 36.70645, -81.98599 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 470702R in ABINGDON, VIRGINIA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 2:08 PM | NS TRAIN 23GV527 STRUCK HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. AGE VERIFIED. |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | School bus | 45 mph | 9:09 AM | A PEDESTRIAN WAS STRUCK BY NS TRAIN V40V528 WHILE STANDING IN THE GAUGE OF A SIDING TRACK. AGE VERIF IED. |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 10 mph | 6:20 AM | — |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 22 mph | 6:35 AM | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | Bus | 12 mph | 3:10 PM | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 12:35 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.