Crossing 234538S
KENTWOOD, MICHIGAN — CSX Transportation
Location
| City | KENTWOOD |
| State | MICHIGAN |
| County | KENT |
| Street | SCHAFFER AVE |
| Coordinates | 42.90696, -85.58805 |
Railroad
| Railroad | CSX Transportation |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 6 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 234538S in KENTWOOD, MICHIGAN.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 1 | Other | 37 mph | 3:11 AM | Q32810 WAS STRUCK BY BROWN 2007 FORD EXPLORER SUV THAT WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY A BLUE 2003 FORD F250 SUPERCAB PICKUP T... |
| 1998 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 1 | Auto | 38 mph | 12:20 AM | NORTHBOUND MOTORIST ON SCHAFFER ROAD DROVE INTO PATH OF WESTBOUND TRAIN. |
| 1997 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 2 | Auto | 5 mph | 4:00 PM | HI RAIL EQUIPMENT WESTBOUND ON MAIN TRACK WAS STRUCK BY SOUTHBOUND AUTO ON SHAFFER RD. |
| 1996 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 1 | Auto | 47 mph | 4:15 AM | — |
| 1996 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 1 | Bus | 35 mph | 4:10 PM | — |
| 1989 | CSX Transportation | 1 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 11:06 PM | — |
| 1979 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 12:29 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.