Crossing 731543J
SWEETWATER, TENNESSEE — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | SWEETWATER |
| State | TENNESSEE |
| County | MONROE |
| Street | MONROE STREET |
| Coordinates | 35.59862, -84.46294 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 731543J in SWEETWATER, TENNESSEE.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 1 | Truck | 45 mph | 3:00 PM | NS TRAIN 55GT504 STRUCK AN OCCUPIED VEHICLE THAT WAS SITTING ON A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2001 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 8:30 PM | — |
| 1996 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 8:05 PM | — |
| 1981 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 1 | Auto | 28 mph | 4:38 PM | — |
| 1980 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 25 mph | 3:45 PM | — |
| 1978 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 12:45 PM | — |
| 1976 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 7:25 PM | — |
| 1975 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 3:10 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.