Crossing 181579W
PESHTIGO, WISCONSIN — SAULT STE. MARIE BRIDGE COMPANY
Location
| City | PESHTIGO |
| State | WISCONSIN |
| County | MARINETTE |
| Street | OLD PESTIGO RD |
| Coordinates | 45.05617, -87.74586 |
Railroad
| Railroad | SAULT STE. MARIE BRIDGE COMPANY |
| Max Train Speed | 49 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 2 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 181579W in PESHTIGO, WISCONSIN.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 11:10 AM | MOTORIST FAILED TO STOP FOR ACTIVATED/OCCUPIED CROSSING AND STRUCK THE 79TH CAR ON THE CONSIST. NO I NJURIES WERE REP... |
| 2009 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 35 mph | 5:05 PM | DRIVER FAILED TO STOP AT THE FLASHING RED LIGHTS AT THE OLD PESHTIGO ROAD CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY THE ONCOMING TRAIN. |
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.