Crossing 026068N
HELENDALE, CALIFORNIA — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | HELENDALE |
| State | CALIFORNIA |
| County | SAN BERNARDINO |
| Street | VISTA RD |
| Coordinates | 34.73293, -117.32926 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 3 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 026068N in HELENDALE, CALIFORNIA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BNSF Railway Company | 1 | 1 | Auto | 55 mph | 3:21 AM | HBARWCL118 ON MAIN 1 TRACK STRUCK AN AUTO THAT DROVE AROUND THE GATES AT A HGX. DRIVER INJURED AND P ASSENGER FATALLY... |
| 2019 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 68 mph | 1:20 PM | AUTO WENT AROUND THE GATE AND WAS STRUCK BY THE Q-CHISBD6-05 MAIN 1 AT A HGX. NO HAZMAT WAS RELEASED . |
| 1994 | Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 50 mph | 11:20 PM | — |
| 1983 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 2 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 3:30 PM | — |
| 1981 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 45 mph | 7:42 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.