Crossing 715339U
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | CHARLOTTE |
| State | NORTH CAROLINA |
| County | MECKLENBURG |
| Street | BACK CREEK CHURCH ROAD |
| Coordinates | 35.31072, -80.71200 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 13 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 5 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 715339U in CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 76 mph | 9:35 AM | Grade Crossing: Train 71(21) with engine NC1869, 5 cars, and E/38, struck an occupied vehicle at a grade crossing (DO... |
| 2024 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 8:55 PM | NS TRAIN 056P329 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE AT THE HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2018 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 78 mph | 2:17 AM | TRAIN 20 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVES E/53-E/167 AND 9 CARS STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE AT MP 367.52, BACK CREEK CHURC... |
| 2010 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 49 mph | 3:39 AM | TRAIN 55ZP304 NORTHBOUND STRUCK UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE THAT WAS STUCK ON THE TRACK. DRIVER OF VEHICLE EX ITED VEHICLE PRI... |
| 2009 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 57 mph | 6:54 PM | TRAIN 213 TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND HIT UNOCCUPIED CAR STOPPED ON CROSSING #715339U BACK CREEK CHURCH RD. |
| 2009 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 10:45 PM | TRAIN 750 MOVING SOUTH, 40 MPH, STRUCK A 1992 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT STALLED ON THE BACK CREEK CHURCH ROA D IN CHARLOTTE N... |
| 2005 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 54 mph | 6:55 AM | — |
| 2005 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 43 mph | 1:25 PM | — |
| 2004 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 69 mph | 2:25 AM | TRAIN 20 STRUCK AN AUTO AT MP 367.5, 9 MILES NORTH OF CHARLOTTE. |
| 1994 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 8:45 AM | — |
| 1980 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 23 mph | 9:40 AM | — |
| 1979 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 2 | Auto | 50 mph | 9:40 AM | — |
| 1977 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 3 | Auto | 52 mph | 9:35 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.