Crossing 753914D
INDEPENDENCE, OREGON — Portland & Western Railroad, Inc.
Location
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OREGON |
| County | POLK |
| Street | STAPLETON RD 848 |
| Coordinates | 44.82583, -123.19360 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Portland & Western Railroad, Inc. |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 753914D in INDEPENDENCE, OREGON.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Willamette & Pacific Railroad, Inc. | 1 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 25 mph | 6:04 AM | HWY USER FAILED TO STOP AT CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN AND FATALLY INJURED. |
| 2001 | Willamette & Pacific Railroad, Inc. | 0 | 2 | Van | 28 mph | 12:50 PM | — |
| 2001 | Willamette & Pacific Railroad, Inc. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 27 mph | 7:00 AM | TRAIN WAS MOVING THROUGH INTERSECTION. AUTO STRUCK TRAIN BETWEEN 18TH AND 19TH CAR. |
| 1994 | Willamette & Pacific Railroad, Inc. | 0 | 0 | Bus | 40 mph | 10:53 PM | — |
| 1984 | Southern Pacific Transportation Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 9:20 AM | — |
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.