Crossing 263416R
GARFIELD, NEW JERSEY — New Jersey Transit Rail Operations
Location
| City | GARFIELD |
| State | NEW JERSEY |
| County | BERGEN |
| Street | SOMERSET STREET |
| Coordinates | 40.86707, -74.10573 |
Railroad
| Railroad | New Jersey Transit Rail Operations |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 263416R in GARFIELD, NEW JERSEY.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 34 mph | 1:40 AM | NS TRAIN H08H619 STRUCK UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE AT HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2007 | New Jersey Transit Rail Operations | 0 | 0 | Auto | 48 mph | 8:07 AM | HIGHWAY USER DROVE AUTOMOBILE AROUND CROSSING GATES AND VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY EASTBOUND TRAIN #52 AT SOMERSET CROSSING. |
| 1999 | New Jersey Transit Rail Operations | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 50 mph | 7:10 PM | PEDESTRIAN IGNORED GATES AND WAS TRAPPED ON CROSSING. EQUIPMENT STRUCK BIKE BUT PEDESTRIAN WAS NOT I NJURED. |
| 1985 | New Jersey Transit Rail Operations | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 9:40 PM | — |
| 1983 | New Jersey Transit Rail Operations | 1 | 0 | School bus | 35 mph | 4:58 PM | — |
| 1980 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 25 mph | 2:30 PM | — |
| 1977 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 48 mph | 7:50 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.