Crossing 605297G
TOPEKA, KANSAS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | TOPEKA |
| State | KANSAS |
| Street | Private Industry Victory Sand |
| Coordinates | 39.07108, -95.70421 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 10 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 605297G in TOPEKA, KANSAS.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Other | 32 mph | 1:06 PM | LOADED CEMENT TRUCK MAKING SOUTHBOUND MOVEMENT OVER THE CROSSING WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN GSPKHH-17, LEAD LOCOMOTIVE UP815... |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 31 mph | 8:00 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: STOPPED AND THEN PROCEEDED. |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 20 mph | 7:26 PM | SAND TRUCK DID NOT STOP PRIOR TO ENTERING THE CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY THE TRAIN. |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 43 mph | 1:50 PM | SEMI TRUCK STOPPED AT CROSSING THEN PROCEEDED OVER THE TRACKS PRIOR TO IMPACT. |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 42 mph | 9:28 AM | — |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | Bus | 44 mph | 11:41 AM | — |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 23 mph | 12:05 PM | — |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 10 mph | 11:35 AM | — |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 50 mph | 1:20 PM | — |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 46 mph | 11:11 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.