Crossing 716316R
GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | GAFFNEY |
| State | SOUTH CAROLINA |
| County | CHEROKEE |
| Street | LIMESTONE STREET |
| Coordinates | 35.07741, -81.64538 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 13 |
| Total Fatalities | 4 |
| Total Injuries | 5 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 716316R in GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 53 mph | 11:25 AM | NS TRAIN 204 STRUCK A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2011 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 54 mph | 2:25 PM | PEDESTRIAN WALKED AROUND GATES, STRUCK BY TRAIN; AGE VERIFIED. |
| 2006 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 1 | Auto | 52 mph | 4:05 AM | TRAIN 19 STRUCK AN AUTOMOBILE AT MP 432.6, 20 MILES NORTH OF SPARTANBURG. |
| 2005 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 50 mph | 2:15 PM | — |
| 1991 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 4:10 PM | — |
| 1990 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 1 | 0 | Auto | 48 mph | 10:30 PM | — |
| 1989 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 48 mph | 4:00 PM | — |
| 1987 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 4:25 AM | — |
| 1987 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 7:48 AM | — |
| 1980 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 1 | 0 | School bus | 36 mph | 5:35 PM | — |
| 1977 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 1 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 7:26 PM | — |
| 1975 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 2 | Auto | 25 mph | 5:37 PM | — |
| 1975 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 1 | School bus | 20 mph | 10:00 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.