Crossing 272142R
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA — Florida East Coast Railway Company
Location
| City | MELBOURNE |
| State | FLORIDA |
| County | BREVARD |
| Street | JACKSON STREET |
| Coordinates | 28.07144, -80.60193 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Florida East Coast Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 4 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 272142R in MELBOURNE, FLORIDA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Brightline Train | 1 | 3 | Auto | 70 mph | 2:00 PM | BLF722 TRAVELING N/B ON THE WEST MAIN TRACK OBSERVED A VEHICLE GO AROUND THE DOWN GATES AND STRIKE THE SIDE IN THE LE... |
| 2024 | Brightline Train | 2 | 0 | Auto | 80 mph | 12:56 PM | BLF702 TRAVELING S/B ON THE EAST MAIN TRACK OBSERVED A VEHICLE GO AROUND THE DOWN GATES AT MP194.77.THE CREW SOUNDED ... |
| 2006 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 5 mph | 9:05 PM | TRAIN WAS STOPPED FOR ATC PROBLEMS IN THE AREA OF LINE STREET. SUBJECT WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON L INE STREET TO TH... |
| 2005 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 0 | School bus | 35 mph | 9:41 PM | BICYCLIST WAS TRAVELING WEST APPROACHING THE CROSSING. THE CROSSING GATES WERE ACTIVATED AND IN THE DOWN POSITION FO... |
| 1981 | Florida East Coast Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 12:50 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.