Crossing 297640W
BATESVILLE, MISSISSIPPI — Grenada Railroad
Location
| City | BATESVILLE |
| State | MISSISSIPPI |
| County | PANOLA |
| Street | RIVER RD |
| Coordinates | 34.37208, -89.92358 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Grenada Railroad |
| Max Train Speed | 30 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 10 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 4 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 297640W in BATESVILLE, MISSISSIPPI.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Grenada Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 3:15 PM | — |
| 2006 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Bus | 40 mph | 9:35 AM | DRIVER OF WESTBOUND DUMPTRUCK STOPPED AT THE RIVER ROAD CROSSING AND THEN PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF SOU THBOUND TRAIN. ... |
| 1994 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 1 | Bus | 57 mph | 9:33 PM | — |
| 1994 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 40 mph | 4:50 AM | — |
| 1993 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 1 | Auto | 70 mph | 8:06 AM | — |
| 1988 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 45 mph | 11:00 AM | — |
| 1979 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Bus | 78 mph | 11:25 PM | — |
| 1979 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 78 mph | 11:25 PM | — |
| 1978 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 79 mph | 5:15 AM | — |
| 1978 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 79 mph | 5:15 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.