Crossing 197481R
BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA — Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad, Inc.
Location
| City | BROOKINGS |
| State | SOUTH DAKOTA |
| County | BROOKINGS |
| Street | Main Avenue |
| Coordinates | 44.30678, -96.79876 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad, Inc. |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 197481R in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad | 0 | 1 | Auto | 25 mph | 11:15 PM | CAR TRIED TO STOP FOR MAIN STREET CROSSING IN BROOKINGS AND ENDED UP WITH THE FRONT OF THE CAR ON TH E TRACKS. THE D... |
| 2002 | Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 23 mph | 5:50 AM | DRIVER DID NOT STOP FOR FLASHING RED LIGHTS AND DROVE INTO THE SIDE OF THE LEAD LOCOMOTIVE. |
| 2000 | Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 1:31 PM | SOUTHBOUND VEHICLE DROVE IN FRONT OF AN EASTBOUND FREIGHT TRAIN. CROSSING PROTECTION WAS WORKING PR OPERLY, WHISTLE ... |
| 1986 | Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 6:03 PM | — |
| 1985 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 26 mph | 4:00 PM | — |
| 1984 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 22 mph | 3:30 AM | — |
| 1982 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | — | 6:35 AM | — |
| 1976 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 12:15 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.