Crossing 385516H
CLEAR LAKE, IOWA — Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
Location
| City | CLEAR LAKE |
| State | IOWA |
| County | CERRO GORDO |
| Street | BUDDY HOLLY AVE |
| Coordinates | 43.14268, -93.38869 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 385516H in CLEAR LAKE, IOWA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Canadian Pacific Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Van | 25 mph | 9:10 AM | B40-16 WAS OPEARATING EASTWARD ON THE SHELDON SUBDIVISION WHEN A VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AT A CROSSIN G CAUSING THE LE... |
| 2018 | Canadian Pacific Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 23 mph | 6:43 AM | B46-03 WAS PROCEEDING THROUGH CLEAR LAKE WHEN CREW OBSERVED A CHEVY AVALANCHE SPEEDING TOWARDS THEIR TRAIN. THE VEHIC... |
| 2000 | IMRL | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 3:21 PM | DRIVER DID NOT STOP FOR SIGNALS AND WAS HIT BROADSIDE BY LEAD UNIT OF TRAIN. |
| 1992 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 28 mph | 11:00 PM | — |
| 1989 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 2:05 AM | — |
| 1987 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 4:30 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.