Crossing 470347E
ALTAVISTA, VIRGINIA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | ALTAVISTA |
| State | VIRGINIA |
| Street | PRIVATE ROAD |
| Coordinates | 37.13386, -79.26340 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 9 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 470347E in ALTAVISTA, VIRGINIA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 40 mph | 5:45 AM | NS TRAIN 270V223 STRUCK A TRUCK TRAILER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 35 mph | 4:30 PM | NS TRAIN 29GV109 STRUCK A LOADED TRACTOR TRAILER IN THE HWY GRADE CROSSING. NO REPORT OF HAZMAT BEIN G RELEASED. |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 40 mph | 10:30 PM | #47 UNKNOWN DAMAGE |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 | Bus | 35 mph | 11:15 AM | — |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 40 mph | 6:05 PM | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 38 mph | 4:40 PM | — |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 36 mph | 3:20 PM | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | Bus | 35 mph | 7:58 AM | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 37 mph | 10:30 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.