Crossing 868406J
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA — Alaska Railroad Corporation
Location
| City | FAIRBANKS |
| State | ALASKA |
| County | FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR |
| Street | OLD STEESE HIGHWAY |
| Coordinates | 64.85200, -147.69071 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Alaska Railroad Corporation |
| Max Train Speed | 15 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 14 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 6 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 868406J in FAIRBANKS, ALASKA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Alaska Railroad Corporation | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 11 mph | 10:40 AM | DRIVER WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN A 40 MPH ZONE ON ICY ROAD. SHE WAS DISTRACTED BY TRAFFIC T O HER LEFT WHICH... |
| 2001 | Alaska Railroad Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 14 mph | 9:10 PM | 60 EMPTY FUEL TANK CARS WERE ENROUTE NORTH POLE REFINERY. CAR APPROACHED TRAIN ON THE FIREMAN'S (LE FT) SIDE. ROADS... |
| 1997 | Alaska Railroad Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 12 mph | 4:30 PM | VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING GEOGRAPHICALLY NORTHEAST ON AN ICY ROAD. ENGINES 2004 & 2007 WERE PULLING 7 EM PTY COAL HOPPERS... |
| 1989 | Alaska Railroad Corporation | 0 | 2 | Bus | 10 mph | 11:42 PM | — |
| 1988 | Alaska Railroad Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 19 mph | 10:50 PM | — |
| 1988 | Alaska Railroad Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 2:47 PM | — |
| 1985 | Alaska Railroad Corporation | 0 | 1 | Bus | 20 mph | 10:20 AM | — |
| 1983 | Alaska Railroad Corporation | 0 | 2 | Auto | 20 mph | 12:50 AM | — |
| 1982 | Alaska Railroad Corporation | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 18 mph | 11:00 AM | — |
| 1982 | Alaska Railroad Corporation | 0 | 0 | Bus | 20 mph | 5:10 AM | — |
| 1980 | Alaska Railroad Corporation | 0 | 1 | Auto | 18 mph | 6:18 PM | — |
| 1979 | Alaska Railroad Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 18 mph | 5:45 PM | — |
| 1978 | Alaska Railroad Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 6:35 PM | — |
| 1977 | Alaska Railroad Corporation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 1:15 AM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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