Crossing 272179F
GIFFORD, FLORIDA — Florida East Coast Railway Company
Location
| City | GIFFORD |
| State | FLORIDA |
| County | INDIAN RIVER |
| Street | 43RD ST |
| Coordinates | 27.67240, -80.40884 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Florida East Coast Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 110 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 5 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 272179F in GIFFORD, FLORIDA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 53 mph | 6:05 PM | DRIVER DROVE AROUND THE SIGNAL ARM AS IT WAS IN THE DOWN POSITION AND WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SI DE BY THE LEAD L... |
| 2003 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 1 | 2 | Auto | 49 mph | 11:55 PM | TRAIN CREW OBSERVED A VEHICLE GOING AROUND THE ALREADY ACTIVATED SIGNAL CROSSING GATES AND A SECOND VEHICLE FOLLOWING... |
| 1999 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 57 mph | 6:45 PM | BICYCLIST PEDALED AROUND LOWERED SIGNAL GATE INTO PATH OF TRAIN. HE SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES. |
| 1997 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 7:20 AM | THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE FLED THE SCENE AND IT IS ASSUMED THE DRIVER DESCRIBED ABOVE WAS THE REGIST ERED OWNER OF TH... |
| 1977 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 35 mph | 9:26 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.