Crossing 028704R
ATWATER, CALIFORNIA — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | ATWATER |
| State | CALIFORNIA |
| County | MERCED |
| Street | BUHACH RD |
| Coordinates | 37.36263, -120.57671 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 4 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 028704R in ATWATER, CALIFORNIA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 30 mph | 11:40 AM | DRIVER WENT AROUND GATES AT THE PASSING OF AN EASTBOUND TRAIN AND WAS STRUCK BY WESTBOUND TRAIN. USE R'S AGE UNKNOWN.... |
| 2018 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 1 | Auto | 75 mph | 8:47 PM | TRAIN 718 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE AT MP 1062.695, N. BUHACH RD CROSSING. HIGHWAY USER AGE AND GENDER UNKNOWN. |
| 2008 | BNSF Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 64 mph | 2:35 PM | — |
| 2000 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 4:50 AM | AGE/GENDER OF DRIVER UNKNOWN |
| 1999 | BNSF Railway Company | 1 | 3 | Van | 70 mph | 4:20 PM | — |
| 1994 | Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 4:15 AM | — |
| 1992 | Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 70 mph | 3:20 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.