Crossing 142356A
DEFIANCE, OHIO — CSX Transportation
Location
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OHIO |
| Street | OTTAWA AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 41.27970, -84.35125 |
Railroad
| Railroad | CSX Transportation |
| 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 | 4 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 142356A in DEFIANCE, OHIO.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | School bus | 48 mph | 1:15 PM | PEDESTRIAN RUNNING SOUTHBOUND OVER TRACKS, NOTICED C61011 TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON MAIN 2, ATTEMPTED T O CROSS BEFORE T... |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | School bus | 50 mph | 1:11 AM | TRESPASSER WALKED ONTO THE NUMBER 1 MAIN INTOXICATED AND WAS STRUCK BY THE Q50016. PROTECTION ALSO A T CROSSING: ADVA... |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 33 mph | 8:45 AM | — |
| 1982 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 12 mph | 9:00 PM | — |
| 1979 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 22 mph | 2:30 PM | — |
| 1978 | 0 | 2 | Auto | 35 mph | 8:40 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.