Crossing 716217T
GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | GASTONIA |
| State | NORTH CAROLINA |
| County | GASTON |
| Street | POPLAR STREET |
| Coordinates | 35.26532, -81.16758 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 12 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 716217T in GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Truck-trailer | 49 mph | 1:08 PM | NS TRAIN 24XP431 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED TRUCK TRAILER THAT WAS STUCK ON THE HWY-GRADE CROSSING. OWNER'S INFORMAITON UNK... |
| 2021 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 9 mph | 11:15 PM | NS TRAIN 211P323 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED ISUZU SUV THAT WAS STOPPED ON THE HWY-GRADE CROSSING, EQUIPPED WITH GATES. |
| 2019 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 11:10 PM | NS TRAIN P43P308 STRUCK A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER'S INFORMATION UNKNOWN. |
| 2018 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 53 mph | 5:40 AM | NS TRAIN 203P312 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2013 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 52 mph | 3:19 AM | TRAIN 211 STRUCK UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE AT HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER'S INFORMATION UNKNOWN. |
| 2012 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 2 | Cargo van | 43 mph | 8:30 AM | TRAIN 981P322 TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND MAIN #1 TRACK AT 43 MPH STRUCK OCCUPIED PHOENIX COUNSELING BUS WI TH 13 PEOPLE ON ... |
| 2009 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 54 mph | 10:49 AM | TRAIN 204P4 MOVING NORTH STRUCK A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALLANT THAT DROVE AROUND GATES IN DOWN POSITION F OULING MAIN TRAC... |
| 2008 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 5:15 AM | TRAIN 221 MOVING SOUTH, 45 MPH, STRUCK A 1998 FORD ESCORT THAT ABANDONED ON MAIN TRACK NUMBER 1. |
| 1992 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 3:22 AM | — |
| 1986 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 42 mph | 5:20 PM | — |
| 1977 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 10:53 AM | — |
| 1976 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 11:30 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.