Crossing 140512C
GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND — CSX Transportation
Location
| City | GAITHERSBURG |
| State | MARYLAND |
| County | MONTGOMERY |
| Street | METROPOLITAN GROVE ROAD |
| Coordinates | 39.14867, -77.22413 |
Railroad
| Railroad | CSX Transportation |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 140512C in GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 26 mph | 3:17 AM | Q26110 WAS TRAVILING WEST BOUND ON #1 MAIN APPROCHING THE METROPOLITAN GROVE ROAD CROSSING WHEN THEY SAW AN SUV IN TH... |
| 2007 | MARC Train Service | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 10 mph | 2:27 PM | MARC TRAIN 871 STRUCK A LOWBOY TRACTOR-TRAILER CARRYING A BACKHOE AT MP BA23.4, METROPOLITAN GROVE R D CROSSING. THE... |
| 2000 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 2:40 AM | Q30121 MOVING WEST ON #1 TRACK AND STRUCK VEHICLE. DRIVER INTOXICATED AND ATTEMPTED TO U-TURN AT X-I NG, WHEN CAR FEL... |
| 1997 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 7:40 PM | EASTBOUND TRAIN STRUCK STALLED UNOCCUPIED AUTO ON METROPOLITAN GROVE RD. CROSSING. BENT STEPS ON ENG INE CSXT 7550. |
| 1985 | CSRR | 0 | 1 | Bus | 55 mph | 1:35 PM | — |
| 1985 | CSRR | 1 | 0 | Auto | 55 mph | 4:00 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.