Crossing 731576W
ATHENS, TENNESSEE — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | ATHENS |
| State | TENNESSEE |
| Street | HOWARD ST |
| Coordinates | 35.44426, -84.60156 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 731576W in ATHENS, TENNESSEE.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 3:24 PM | NS TRAIN 163T502 STRUCK A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | Bus | 40 mph | 10:36 AM | HWY-USER TRAVELING OVER THE HOWARD STREET CROSSING MOVING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED, WAS STRUCK BY NS TRAIN 126T516. |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 12:30 AM | — |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 11:23 AM | — |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 27 mph | 2:13 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.