Crossing 434778B
VILLE PLATTE, LOUISIANA — Acadiana Railway Company
Location
| City | VILLE PLATTE |
| State | LOUISIANA |
| County | EVANGELINE |
| Street | LA SALLE |
| Coordinates | 30.68992, -92.27298 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Acadiana Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 10 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 434778B in VILLE PLATTE, LOUISIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Acadiana Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 10 mph | 10:00 AM | DRIVER WENT AROUND ALREADY STOPPED VEHICLE ON TWO LANE ONE WAY ROAD AT CROSSING. TRIED TO BEAT TRAIN AND HIT SIDE OF... |
| 1982 | Missouri Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 10 mph | 10:10 AM | — |
| 1980 | Missouri Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 9:50 AM | — |
| 1976 | Missouri Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 2 mph | 12:50 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.