Crossing 028705X
ATWATER, CALIFORNIA — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | ATWATER |
| State | CALIFORNIA |
| County | MERCED |
| Street | SHAFFER RD |
| Coordinates | 37.37433, -120.59554 |
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 028705X in ATWATER, CALIFORNIA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | BNSF Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Van | 70 mph | 6:20 AM | — |
| 2014 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Truck-trailer | 56 mph | 6:07 AM | 41: UNMANNED CYCLE |
| 2011 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 79 mph | 8:53 AM | TRAIN 702 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVE E/59 AND 4 CARS STRUCK AN AUTOMOBILE AT MP1064.0, SHAFFER RD CRO SSING. THE AUTO... |
| 2008 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 3 | Auto | 65 mph | 11:25 AM | — |
| 2007 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 1 | Auto | 79 mph | 9:37 PM | TRAIN NO.#703 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVE E/2004 AND 4 CARS STRUCK AN AUTOMOBILE AT MP1064, SHAFFER RD CROSSING. |
| 2003 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 9:10 PM | AGE OF DRIVER UNKNOWN. |
| 1998 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 4:25 AM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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