Crossing 234539Y
KENTWOOD, MICHIGAN — CSX Transportation
Location
| City | KENTWOOD |
| State | MICHIGAN |
| County | KENT |
| Street | BRETON AVE |
| Coordinates | 42.91011, -85.60798 |
Railroad
| Railroad | CSX Transportation |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 11 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 6 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 234539Y in KENTWOOD, MICHIGAN.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 5:40 PM | MOTORIST STOPPED FOUL OF TRACK AND WAS STRUCK BY LEAD LOCOMOTIVE OF EASTBOUND TRAIN. |
| 1998 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 1 | Auto | 37 mph | 7:10 AM | NORTHBOUND MOTORIST ON BRETON ROAD DROVE INTO PATH OF EASTBOUND TRAIN. |
| 1996 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 1 | Auto | 40 mph | 4:08 PM | — |
| 1991 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 10:25 PM | — |
| 1988 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 9:30 AM | — |
| 1988 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 3 | Auto | 38 mph | 10:30 AM | — |
| 1986 | CSRR | 0 | 1 | Auto | 33 mph | 12:48 PM | — |
| 1985 | CSRR | 0 | 0 | Auto | 31 mph | 1:10 PM | — |
| 1984 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 0 | 0 | Bus | 25 mph | 6:37 AM | — |
| 1979 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 0 | 0 | Bus | 20 mph | 4:30 PM | — |
| 1978 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 41 mph | 10:50 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.