Crossing 796170T
BIG SPRING, TEXAS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TEXAS |
| County | HOWARD |
| Street | BIRDWELL LANE |
| Coordinates | 32.26199, -101.45504 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 796170T in BIG SPRING, TEXAS.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 37 mph | 7:57 AM | MFWEP-05 WAS TRAVELING WEST WHEN A PICKUP TRUCK WENT AROUND THE GATES TRAVELING NORTH, RESULTING IN THE TRAIN STRIKIN... |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 8 mph | 9:30 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT THROUGH THE GATE - MOVING. |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 43 mph | 12:35 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: STOPPED ON CROSSING (BEFORE GATES DESCENDED). |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 39 mph | 5:56 PM | — |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | Auto | 15 mph | 9:00 PM | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 1:30 AM | — |
| 1975 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 6:45 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.