Crossing 517165E
CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA — Kanawha River Railroad
Location
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | WEST VIRGINIA |
| County | KANAWHA |
| Street | LEE STREET WEST |
| Coordinates | 38.36444, -81.64568 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Kanawha River Railroad |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 517165E in CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kanawha River Railroad | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 28 mph | 12:25 PM | ON SEPT 22 AT 12:25 PM, THE KN381/22 STRUCK A TRACTOR TRAILER REAR END THAT WAS STOPPED ON THE GRADE CROSSING AT LEE ... |
| 1993 | Conrail | 1 | 0 | School bus | 40 mph | 6:30 PM | — |
| 1980 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 8 mph | 8:40 PM | — |
| 1979 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 3:10 PM | — |
| 1979 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 1:05 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.