Crossing 052304J
SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS — Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Location
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MASSACHUSETTS |
| County | MIDDLESEX |
| Street | Park Street |
| Coordinates | 42.38161, -71.10694 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 052304J in SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | 0 | 0 | Van | 60 mph | 4:40 AM | TRAIN 423 STRUCK A MINIVAN THAT WAS FOULING TRACK 1 OF THE FITCHBURG ROUTE MAINLINE AT PARK ST CROSS ING. NO INJURIES... |
| 2016 | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | 1 | 0 | School bus | 55 mph | 1:17 PM | INDIVIDUAL ON BIKE WENT AROUND THE LOWERED GATES AND WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN 2405 ENTERING THE CROSSING. FATAL |
| 2014 | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | 0 | 0 | Auto | 51 mph | 6:07 PM | CAR DROVE ONTO CROSSING, TURNED DOWN TRACKS AND GOT STUCK. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF CAR WAS TOTALLY OF F THE CROSSING. ... |
| 2004 | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | 0 | 0 | Auto | 48 mph | 7:38 PM | ON NOVEMBER 2, 2004, TRAIN #426 OPERATING EAST ON #2 TRACK STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED AUTOMOBILE ON PARK S TREET CROSSING O... |
| 1988 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 25 mph | 12:17 AM | — |
| 1975 | Boston & Maine Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 10:33 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.