Crossing 062957M
OTTUMWA, IOWA — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | OTTUMWA |
| State | IOWA |
| County | WAPELLO |
| Street | IOWA AVE |
| Coordinates | 41.00841, -92.39560 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 062957M in OTTUMWA, IOWA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BNSF Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 40 mph | 3:23 PM | E-PEKNAM0-53A REPORTED STRIKING A PEDESTRIAN ON CROSSING ON MAIN 1 TRACK. PEDESTRIAN FATALITY. NO HA ZMAT RELEASED. |
| 2019 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 20 mph | 4:45 PM | USER'S AGE UNKNOWN. TRAIN STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED SKID STEER LOADER THAT WAS FOULING MAIN 2 TRAIN. |
| 1992 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 5 mph | 9:10 AM | — |
| 1988 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 11:20 PM | — |
| 1988 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 29 mph | 5:08 AM | — |
| 1981 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 6 mph | 7:09 PM | — |
| 1979 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 10:15 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.