Crossing 054326R
READING, MASSACHUSETTS — Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Location
| City | READING |
| State | MASSACHUSETTS |
| County | MIDDLESEX |
| Street | Ash Street |
| Coordinates | 42.51982, -71.10286 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority |
| Max Train Speed | 30 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 19 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 054326R in READING, MASSACHUSETTS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | 0 | 1 | Auto | 28 mph | 9:07 AM | TRAIN 224 WAS OPERATING WEST ON WRML SINGLE TRACK WHEN A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR WENT AROUND THE GATES AT ASH ST AND W... |
| 2007 | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | 0 | 0 | Auto | 14 mph | 8:11 AM | TRAIN APPROACHED ASH STREET WITH NO VEHICLES FOULING TRACKS WEATHER WAS SNOWING AND ROADS WERE COVE RED WITH SNOW T... |
| 2004 | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | 0 | 0 | Auto | 18 mph | 12:40 PM | AS TRAIN #220 APPROACHED ASH STREET FROM EAST TO WEST,AN AUTOMOBILE WITH TWO MALE OCCUPANTS DRIVING FROM NORTH TO SOU... |
| 1997 | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | 0 | 1 | Auto | 20 mph | 3:00 PM | MBTA TRAIN 274 WAS STRUCK BY AUTO THAT RAN AROUND THE GATE AT CROSSING. |
| 1992 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Bus | 15 mph | 3:35 PM | — |
| 1989 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 3:05 PM | — |
| 1988 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 1 | Auto | 15 mph | 9:20 AM | — |
| 1988 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 11:03 AM | — |
| 1986 | Boston & Maine Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 7:40 AM | — |
| 1986 | Boston & Maine Corporation | 0 | 1 | Auto | 10 mph | 8:41 PM | — |
| 1986 | Boston & Maine Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 4:05 PM | — |
| 1983 | Boston & Maine Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 7:32 PM | — |
| 1982 | Boston & Maine Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 9:49 PM | — |
| 1980 | Boston & Maine Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 12:45 PM | — |
| 1979 | Boston & Maine Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 10:58 AM | — |
| 1978 | Boston & Maine Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 3:00 PM | — |
| 1978 | Boston & Maine Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 9:13 PM | — |
| 1977 | Boston & Maine Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 8:56 PM | — |
| 1976 | Boston & Maine Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 2:13 PM | — |
| 1976 | Boston & Maine Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 5:20 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.