Crossing 297013X
BEAVER DAM, KENTUCKY — Paducah & Louisville Railway Company
Location
| City | BEAVER DAM |
| State | KENTUCKY |
| County | OHIO |
| Street | HIGHLAND DR |
| Coordinates | 37.39939, -86.89307 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Paducah & Louisville Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 35 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 297013X in BEAVER DAM, KENTUCKY.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Paducah & Louisville Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 34 mph | 4:25 PM | CREW SAW A CAR TRAVELING AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND NOT SLOWING DOWN AT THE CROSSING. ENGINEER START ED BLOWING THE H... |
| 2008 | Paducah & Louisville Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 33 mph | 6:40 PM | VEHICLE APPROACHED CROSSING AND STOPPED ON THE CROSSING. TRAIN STRUCK VEHICLE. DRIVER INJURED BUT N OT KILLED. |
| 2002 | Paducah & Louisville Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 33 mph | 11:47 AM | DRIVER DID NOT STOP AS HE APROACHED THE CROSSING. DRIVER STATED TO CREW MEMBERS THAT HE DID NOT THI NK ABOUT A TRAIN... |
| 1981 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 30 mph | 6:33 AM | — |
| 1979 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 27 mph | 2:20 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.