Crossing 796165W
BIG SPRING, TEXAS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TEXAS |
| County | HOWARD |
| Street | Midway Road |
| Coordinates | 32.27377, -101.40552 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 796165W in BIG SPRING, TEXAS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Truck-trailer | 3 mph | 6:39 PM | YBG62-22 WAS SHOVING WEST OVER MIDWAY ROAD CROSSING AT APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH WHEN THE GATES STARTED TOGO UP BEFORE GOIN... |
| 2025 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Truck | 7 mph | 8:30 PM | THE YBG62-07 WAS SHOVING INTO TRACK 751 (BIG RACK) AND BEFORE TRAVERSING OVER THE MIDWAY CROSSING WESTBOUND, A PEER T... |
| 2023 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 30 mph | 5:15 AM | THE IDILB-28 WAS TRAVELING WEST WHEN THEY NOTICED SOMETHING ON THE CROSSING. CONDUCTOR PLUGGED THE T RAIN, PUTTING IT... |
| 2021 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 34 mph | 8:40 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT AROUND THE GATE - MOVING. CONSIST HAD 233 RAILCARS. |
| 2006 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 37 mph | 6:25 PM | — |
| 2005 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 30 mph | 7:35 AM | — |
| 1984 | Missouri Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 14 mph | 2:45 PM | — |
| 1984 | Missouri Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 4 mph | 9:05 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.