Crossing 766169S
ATWATER, CALIFORNIA — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | ATWATER |
| State | CALIFORNIA |
| County | MERCED |
| Street | Shaffer Road |
| Coordinates | 37.34076, -120.59615 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 766169S in ATWATER, CALIFORNIA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Bus | 48 mph | 5:11 PM | MRVWC-25 COLLIDED WITH A VEHICLE THAT DROVE AROUND CROSSING ARMS AND STOPPED DIRECTLY ON THE TRACKS JUST AS THE TRAIN... |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 12:49 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: STOPPED ON CROSSING (BEFORE GATES DESCENDED). DRIVER ABANDONED THE VEHICLE. |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 38 mph | 10:20 AM | BOX 41. STOPPED BEFORE GATES. |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 50 mph | 7:30 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.