Crossing 731576W
ATHENS, TENNESSEE — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | ATHENS |
| State | TENNESSEE |
| County | MCMINN |
| Street | HOWARD ST |
| Coordinates | 35.44426, -84.60156 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 731576W in ATHENS, TENNESSEE.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 3:24 PM | NS TRAIN 163T502 STRUCK A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2014 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 40 mph | 10:36 AM | HWY-USER TRAVELING OVER THE HOWARD STREET CROSSING MOVING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED, WAS STRUCK BY NS TRAIN 126T516. |
| 2002 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 12:30 AM | — |
| 1993 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 11:23 AM | — |
| 1987 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 1 | Auto | 27 mph | 2:13 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.