Crossing 145483L
WEST NEWTON, PENNSYLVANIA — CSX Transportation
Location
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | PENNSYLVANIA |
| County | WESTMORELAND |
| Street | WATERS STREET |
| Coordinates | 40.21306, -79.76616 |
Railroad
| Railroad | CSX Transportation |
| Max Train Speed | 30 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 2 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 145483L in WEST NEWTON, PENNSYLVANIA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | School bus | 29 mph | 10:10 AM | PEDESTRIAN FAILED TO HEED CROSSING WARNINGS AND WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN RESULTING IN A FATALITY. PROTEC TION ALSO AT CRO... |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 | Cargo van | 28 mph | 6:20 AM | BUS STOPPED ON TRACK WITH REAR OF BUS STILL ON CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN. DRIVER OF BUS WAS T HE ONLY OCCUPANT. |
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.