Crossing 385516H
CLEAR LAKE, IOWA — Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
Location
| City | CLEAR LAKE |
| State | IOWA |
| Street | BUDDY HOLLY AVE |
| Coordinates | 43.14268, -93.38869 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
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 | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 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 | 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 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 3:21 PM | DRIVER DID NOT STOP FOR SIGNALS AND WAS HIT BROADSIDE BY LEAD UNIT OF TRAIN. |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | Bus | 28 mph | 11:00 PM | — |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 2:05 AM | — |
| 1987 | 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.