Crossing 062820T
PERHAM, MINNESOTA — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | PERHAM |
| State | MINNESOTA |
| County | OTTER TAIL |
| Street | 2nd Ave NE |
| Coordinates | 46.59399, -95.57104 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 75 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 062820T in PERHAM, MINNESOTA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BNSF Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Van | 43 mph | 3:25 PM | A VEHICLE THAT WENT THROUGH THE GATE AND STOPPED ON CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY THE TRAIN. DRIVER WAS FATALLY INJURED.... |
| 2009 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 1 | School bus | 75 mph | 2:18 AM | TRAIN 7 OPERATING WITH LEAD LOCOMOTIVE E/173, 11 CARS AND LOCOMOTIVE E/77 TRAILING, STRUCK A TRESPAS SER PLAYING CHIC... |
| 2009 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Farm vehicle | 40 mph | 7:18 AM | 13: MTY TRAILER 41: TRAILER RELEASED |
| 1985 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 57 mph | 2:45 PM | — |
| 1982 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 1:47 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.