Crossing 227818C
KITE, KENTUCKY — CSX Transportation
Location
| City | KITE |
| State | KENTUCKY |
| County | KNOTT |
| Street | BATES BRANCH RD |
| Coordinates | 37.32219, -82.80298 |
Railroad
| Railroad | CSX Transportation |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 3 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 227818C in KITE, KENTUCKY.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 13 mph | 9:50 AM | TRUCK DRIVER WITH EMPTY COAL TRUCK PULLED ACROSS TRACKS AT CROSSING IN FRONT OF U37601 AND WAS STRUC K ON DRIVERS SID... |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 12 mph | 3:30 PM | COAL TRUCK DRIVER DROVE TRUCK IN FRONT OF TRAIN CAUSING TRAIN TO STRIKE TRUCK. |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | Bus | 16 mph | 2:40 PM | COAL TRUCK PULLED OVER CROSSING INTO PATH OF ONCOMING TRAIN. TRAIN STRUCK TRUCK CAUSING DAMAGE TO CS XT 7732 ENGINE. ... |
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.