Crossing 532780W
VAN WERT, OHIO — CHICAGO, FT. WAYNE & EASTERN
Location
| City | VAN WERT |
| State | OHIO |
| County | VAN WERT |
| Street | NORTH JEFFERSON STREET |
| Coordinates | 40.87069, -84.58423 |
Railroad
| Railroad | CHICAGO, FT. WAYNE & EASTERN |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 10 |
| Total Fatalities | 3 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 532780W in VAN WERT, OHIO.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Conrail | 2 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 7:00 PM | RR241 WEST STRUCK NORTHBOUND AUTO AT XING. FATAL Z.C. MARKWARD AND J.D. BRAGG. CAUSE: DRIVER OF VEHI CLE FAILED TO YI... |
| 1985 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 12:01 PM | — |
| 1982 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 6:53 AM | — |
| 1980 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 38 mph | 7:45 AM | — |
| 1979 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Bus | 30 mph | 12:05 PM | — |
| 1978 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 5:14 PM | — |
| 1978 | Conrail | 1 | 0 | Auto | 26 mph | 11:15 PM | — |
| 1978 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 7:39 AM | — |
| 1977 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 28 mph | 11:14 AM | — |
| 1977 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 28 mph | 11:14 AM | — |
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.