Crossing 140509U
GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND — CSX Transportation
Location
| City | GAITHERSBURG |
| State | MARYLAND |
| County | MONTGOMERY |
| Street | CHESTNUT STREET |
| Coordinates | 39.14220, -77.20323 |
Railroad
| Railroad | CSX Transportation |
| Max Train Speed | 65 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 140509U in GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 53 mph | 4:40 PM | TRAIN 29 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVES E/89-E/822 AND 8 CARS STRUCK AN OCCUPIED TRACTOR-TRAILER TRUCK A T MP 22.13, CHES... |
| 2008 | MARC Train Service | 0 | 1 | Other | 20 mph | 7:10 PM | MARC TRAIN 895 STRUCK A VEHICLE AT THE CHESTNUT STREET CROSSING IN GAITHERSBURG, MD. |
| 2006 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Bus | 40 mph | 5:45 AM | TRASH TRUCK STALLED ON CHESTNUT ST CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY D76707. PROTECTION ALSO AT CROSSING: A DVANCED WARNING,... |
| 1982 | Baltimore And Ohio Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 10 mph | 7:58 AM | — |
| 1982 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 10 mph | 7:58 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.