Crossing 501740N
ASHLAND, MASSACHUSETTS — Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Location
| City | ASHLAND |
| State | MASSACHUSETTS |
| County | MIDDLESEX |
| Street | Main Street |
| Coordinates | 42.26002, -71.46452 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 9 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 6 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 501740N in ASHLAND, MASSACHUSETTS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | 0 | 0 | Auto | 47 mph | 6:49 PM | TRAIN 527 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE FOULING THE TRACK. THE FIREMAN'S SIDE OF THE LOCO CLIPPED THE FRONT END OF THE... |
| 2023 | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | 1 | 0 | School bus | 58 mph | 5:34 PM | TRAIN 529 STRUCK A TRESPASSER WHO RAN ACROSS TRACK AND INTO THE PATH OF THE TRAIN. FATAL |
| 2022 | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | 0 | 1 | Auto | 59 mph | 5:56 PM | TRAIN 2513 OPERATING WESTBOUND WITH LOCO 2028 LEADING 4 COACHES WHEN IT STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE AT THE MAIN ST C... |
| 1990 | Conrail | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 9:14 PM | — |
| 1985 | Conrail | 0 | 1 | Auto | 40 mph | 6:12 PM | — |
| 1984 | Conrail | 1 | 3 | Auto | 50 mph | 6:17 PM | — |
| 1984 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 6:17 PM | — |
| 1980 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 12:10 AM | — |
| 1979 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 10:32 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.