Crossing 234542G
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — CSX Transportation
Location
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MICHIGAN |
| County | KENT |
| Street | KALAMAZOO AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 42.92238, -85.63337 |
Railroad
| Railroad | CSX Transportation |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 17 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 7 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 234542G in GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Cargo van | 10 mph | 12:10 PM | Y10608 STRUCK UNOCCUPIED CITY BUS THAT PREEMPTED THE GATES AND WAS STUCK ON THE TRACKS DUE TO ICE AN D SNOW ON THE RO... |
| 1997 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 1 | Auto | 20 mph | 12:30 PM | MOTORIST SOUTHBOUND ON KALAMAZOO AVE. STOPPED ON CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY WESTBOUND TRAIN. |
| 1988 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 9:45 PM | — |
| 1985 | CSRR | 0 | 1 | Auto | 25 mph | 12:15 AM | — |
| 1985 | CSRR | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 25 mph | 1:38 PM | — |
| 1985 | CSRR | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 11:10 AM | — |
| 1984 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 1:25 PM | — |
| 1983 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 0 | 2 | Auto | 27 mph | 3:10 PM | — |
| 1983 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 27 mph | 7:58 PM | — |
| 1981 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 20 mph | 9:35 AM | — |
| 1981 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 15 mph | 12:05 AM | — |
| 1980 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 3:45 PM | — |
| 1978 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 1:53 PM | — |
| 1978 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 22 mph | 6:20 AM | — |
| 1977 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 18 mph | 5:09 PM | — |
| 1977 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 20 mph | 7:35 PM | — |
| 1977 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 1 | 0 | Auto | 23 mph | 10:10 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.