Crossing 796080U
MERKEL, TEXAS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TEXAS |
| County | TAYLOR |
| Street | County Road 385 |
| Coordinates | 32.47948, -100.07274 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 796080U in MERKEL, TEXAS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 60 mph | 3:35 PM | RAM 1500 TRUCK WAS TRAVELING SOUTH TO NORTH AT A VERY SLOW SPEED APPROACHING THE ROAD CROSSING AND FAILED TO YIELD TO... |
| 2019 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Other | 60 mph | 10:30 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: DID NOT STOP. |
| 2019 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 62 mph | 2:15 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: STOPPED ON CROSSING (NO GATES). #32 WARNING DEVICES: YIELD SIGNS |
| 2010 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Other | 67 mph | 4:45 PM | — |
| 2002 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 2 | Pick-up truck | 49 mph | 11:23 AM | — |
| 1986 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 3 mph | 4:32 PM | — |
| 1978 | Missouri Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 55 mph | 1:05 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.