Crossing 716243H
BESSEMER CITY, NORTH CAROLINA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | BESSEMER CITY |
| State | NORTH CAROLINA |
| County | GASTON |
| Street | EIGHTH STREET |
| Coordinates | 35.28178, -81.27568 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 716243H in BESSEMER CITY, NORTH CAROLINA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 49 mph | 12:03 PM | NS TRAIN 204P418 STRUCK A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER'S AGE UNKNOWN. |
| 1987 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 1:10 AM | — |
| 1983 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 25 mph | 5:32 PM | — |
| 1982 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 26 mph | 12:17 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.