Crossing 716230G
GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | GASTONIA |
| State | NORTH CAROLINA |
| Street | MAY AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 35.26571, -81.21231 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 20 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 9 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 716230G in GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 32 mph | 5:30 PM | NS TRAIN M53P307 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER'S AGE UNKNOWN. |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 42 mph | 11:35 PM | VEHICLE DROVE AROUND CROSSING GATES AND WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN 118. DRIVER'S INFORMATION UNKNOWN. |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 79 mph | 1:05 AM | TRAIN 20 OPERATING WITH 2 LOCOMOTIVES AND 9 CARS STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED AUTOMOBILE AT MP401.13, MAY ST CROSSING. |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 30 mph | 10:50 AM | — |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 47 mph | 7:15 AM | — |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 7:00 AM | — |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 | Auto | 43 mph | 9:35 AM | — |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | Auto | 54 mph | 9:55 AM | — |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 50 mph | 11:35 AM | — |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 20 mph | 8:27 AM | — |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 7:10 AM | — |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 5:10 PM | — |
| 1979 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 32 mph | 2:42 PM | — |
| 1978 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 7:00 PM | — |
| 1978 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 11:10 PM | — |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 15 mph | 9:07 AM | — |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | Auto | 35 mph | 5:25 PM | — |
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | Auto | 35 mph | 11:08 PM | — |
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 28 mph | 9:20 AM | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 35 mph | 3:43 PM | — |
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.