Crossing 797886A
AVONDALE, LOUISIANA — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | AVONDALE |
| State | LOUISIANA |
| County | JEFFERSON |
| Street | RIVER ROAD |
| Coordinates | 29.91828, -90.19551 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 10 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 797886A in AVONDALE, LOUISIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 11:35 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: DID NOT STOP. |
| 2020 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 6 mph | 12:40 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: DID NOT STOP. #32 WARNING DEVICES: FUSEES. |
| 2019 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 12:50 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: DID NOT STOP. #32 WARNING DEVICES: YIELD SIGN |
| 2015 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 11:15 PM | TRAIN WAS SHOVING AND CAME TO A STOP, THE HIGHWAY USER DISREGARDED THE FUSEES & CROSSBUCKS AND STRUC K THE RAILCAR. |
| 2013 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 10:00 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: DID NOT STOP. OTHER PROTECTION: FUZEES |
| 2002 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | — | 11:45 PM | — |
| 1981 | Missouri Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 4 mph | 5:35 PM | — |
| 1981 | Missouri Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 2 mph | 3:05 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.