Crossing 714395X
THE PLAINS, VIRGINIA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | THE PLAINS |
| State | VIRGINIA |
| County | FAUQUIER |
| Street | HWY 17 |
| Coordinates | 38.91469, -77.92193 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 45 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 5 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 714395X in THE PLAINS, VIRGINIA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 2 | Auto | 29 mph | 12:44 AM | NS TRAIN 275HV01 WAS STRUCK BY A CAR THAT DID NOT STOP AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. *PASSENGER AGE VERIF IED* |
| 2019 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Pick-up truck | 24 mph | 5:50 PM | NS TRAIN 203H118 STRUCK A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 1998 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 20 mph | 6:15 PM | — |
| 1979 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 9 mph | 11:22 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.