Crossing 247462B
PALMER, MASSACHUSETTS — New England Central Railroad
Location
| City | PALMER |
| State | MASSACHUSETTS |
| County | HAMPDEN |
| Street | MAIN ST |
| Coordinates | 42.18012, -72.36478 |
Railroad
| Railroad | New England Central Railroad |
| Max Train Speed | 30 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 247462B in PALMER, MASSACHUSETTS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 1:19 PM | TRAIN 55 OPERATING ON MAIN TRACK STRUCK AUTOMOBILE AT MAIN STREET CROSSING. |
| 1992 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 2 | Auto | 20 mph | 1:42 AM | — |
| 1989 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 18 mph | 2:00 AM | — |
| 1989 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 1 | Bus | 19 mph | 1:45 AM | — |
| 1978 | Central Vermont Railway | 0 | 0 | Bus | 10 mph | 8:40 PM | — |
| 1975 | Central Vermont Railway | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 4:45 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.