Crossing 272408X
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA — Florida East Coast Railway Company
Location
| City | WEST PALM BEACH |
| State | FLORIDA |
| County | PALM BEACH |
| Street | 15TH ST |
| Coordinates | 26.72727, -80.05695 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Florida East Coast Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 16 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 272408X in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 27 mph | 5:34 AM | TRESPASSER WAS RIDING A BICYCLE AND WENT AROUND THE DOWNED CROSSING GATES AND WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN SU STAINING FATAL I... |
| 1998 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 6 mph | 5:40 AM | VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AROUND THE LOWERED SIGNAL GATES INTO THE SIDE OF THE LEAD CAR OF A CUT OF CARS BE ING SHOVED THROU... |
| 1994 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 32 mph | 10:20 PM | — |
| 1991 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 30 mph | 12:01 AM | — |
| 1987 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 2 mph | 4:25 PM | — |
| 1987 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 4 mph | 5:10 AM | — |
| 1987 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 4 mph | 4:15 AM | — |
| 1986 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 4:18 PM | — |
| 1985 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 10:45 AM | — |
| 1985 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 25 mph | 1:05 AM | — |
| 1982 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 2 mph | 12:10 PM | — |
| 1980 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 1:35 AM | — |
| 1979 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 4 mph | 3:45 AM | — |
| 1979 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 3:24 AM | — |
| 1976 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 2 mph | 12:40 AM | — |
| 1976 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 2 mph | 11:50 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.