Crossing 728176A
OPELIKA, ALABAMA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | OPELIKA |
| State | ALABAMA |
| County | LEE |
| Street | OFF OLD COLUMBUS |
| Coordinates | 32.62165, -85.35973 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 50 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 728176A in OPELIKA, ALABAMA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 35 mph | 10:00 AM | NS TRAIN 379A515 STRUCK A CEMENT TRUCK THAT DID NOT STOP AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. **DRIVER UNKNOWN** |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Motorcycle | 35 mph | 4:20 PM | NS TRAIN 378A522 STRUCK A HWY USER IN THE HWY GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER AGE VERIFIED. |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | Bus | 43 mph | 9:40 AM | NS TRAIN A41A504 STRUCK A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 34 mph | 8:53 AM | DRIVER'S AGE UNKNOWN. STRUCK VEHICLE AT MP P317.4 ACCOUNT DRIVER FAILED TO CLEAR CROSSING WHILE TRA VELING NORTH ACR... |
| 1978 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 25 mph | 3:25 PM | — |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | Bus | 38 mph | 11:35 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.