Crossing 079957N
NELSON, WISCONSIN — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | NELSON |
| State | WISCONSIN |
| County | BUFFALO |
| Street | SH WI 25 |
| Coordinates | 44.41919, -92.00886 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 079957N in NELSON, WISCONSIN.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Truck-trailer | 40 mph | 8:54 AM | H-GFDBRC1-13A STRUCK AN OCCUPIED SEMI TRUCK CARRYING FERTILIZER ON MAIN 2 TRACK HGX. NO HAZMAT OR INJURY HAS BEEN REP... |
| 1989 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 46 mph | 11:40 AM | — |
| 1987 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 40 mph | 3:37 PM | — |
| 1978 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 50 mph | 3:45 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.