Crossing 546686Y
ABINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS — Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Location
| City | ABINGTON |
| State | MASSACHUSETTS |
| Street | Birch Street |
| Coordinates | 42.12641, -70.94078 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 3 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 546686Y in ABINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Auto | 62 mph | 4:39 PM | AS THE TRAIN APPROACHED BIRCH ST. (MP BP18.0) WITH THE BELLS ON AND THE WHISTLE BLOWING , THE ENGINE ER OBSERVED A WH... |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | School bus | 63 mph | 11:30 PM | WHILE TRAVELING SOUTH THE ENGINEER NOTICED 2 WOMEN AT BIRCH ST WHO APPEARED THAT THEY WERE GOING TO CROSS IN FRONT OF... |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 42 mph | 4:28 PM | TRAIN APPROACHED BIRCH ST AND SAW CAR FOULING THE CROSSING WITH THE GATE DOWN ON THE VEHICLE. ATTEMP TED TO BACK UP B... |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 59 mph | 9:04 AM | PICKUP TRUCK APPROACHED BIRCH STREET CROSSING FROM THE EASTSIDE, STOPPED AT THE CROSSING GATE, FOULE D THE SINGLE TRA... |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 65 mph | 10:00 PM | TRAIN #055 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH AT ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN IT STRUCK A VEHICLE AT THE BIRCH STREET CROSSING IN ABINGTON, MA.... |
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.