Crossing 725593Y
PETAL, MISSISSIPPI — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | PETAL |
| State | MISSISSIPPI |
| County | FORREST |
| Street | FIRST AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 31.35404, -89.27062 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 7 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 725593Y in PETAL, MISSISSIPPI.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 28 mph | 11:40 AM | NS TRAIN 393A8 STRUCK A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. AGE VERIFIED. |
| 2012 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 23 mph | 11:20 AM | 198 TRAVELING NORTH APPROACHING W 1ST AVENUE, WITH GATES DOWN, PEDESTRIAN TRIED TO BEAT TRAIN WHILE PUSHING A BUGGY. ... |
| 1992 | AGS | 0 | 0 | Bus | 58 mph | 11:40 AM | — |
| 1990 | AGS | 0 | 1 | Bus | 53 mph | 12:34 PM | — |
| 1989 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 2 | Auto | 35 mph | 8:00 PM | — |
| 1988 | AGS | 0 | 1 | Auto | 31 mph | 11:10 PM | — |
| 1987 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 0 | Auto | 79 mph | 3:40 PM | — |
| 1981 | AGS | 0 | 2 | Auto | 42 mph | 10:42 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.