Crossing 225509H
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA — CSX Transportation
Location
| City | SOUTH CHARLESTON |
| State | WEST VIRGINIA |
| County | KANAWHA |
| Street | CHESTNUT STREET |
| Coordinates | 38.35154, -81.73061 |
Railroad
| Railroad | CSX Transportation |
| Max Train Speed | 65 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 225509H in SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 0 | School bus | 64 mph | 8:51 PM | TRAIN 51(19) E/14 FIVE CARS WAS DELAYED 1'52 WHEN IT STRUCK AND FATALLY INJURED A TRESPASSER AT A CR OSSING AT MP 459... |
| 2003 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 1 | Pick-up truck | 65 mph | 10:20 AM | TRAIN NO.#50 OPERATING WITH ENG 186 AND 7 CARS STRUCK A PICK-UP TRUCK AT MP CA459.24, CHESTNUT ST CR OSSING. |
| 1993 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 1 | Auto | 29 mph | 12:43 AM | — |
| 1980 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 27 mph | 8:44 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.