Crossing 716252G
BESSEMER CITY, NORTH CAROLINA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | BESSEMER CITY |
| State | NORTH CAROLINA |
| County | GASTON |
| Street | LEWIS FARM ROAD |
| Coordinates | 35.27295, -81.31595 |
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 | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 716252G in BESSEMER CITY, NORTH CAROLINA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 3 | Truck-trailer | 51 mph | 4:30 AM | Grade Crossing: Train 20(10) with E/317 and E/331, plus 7 cars, struck a tractor trailer at MP 408.08 on the Norfolk ... |
| 2008 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 41 mph | 1:14 PM | TRAIN 154 TRAVELLING NORTHBOUND STRUCK AND UNOCCUPIED 2006, CADILLAC CTS. |
| 1987 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 11:30 PM | — |
| 1976 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 42 mph | 3:45 PM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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