Crossing 796080U
MERKEL, TEXAS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | MERKEL |
| State | TEXAS |
| Street | County Road 385 |
| Coordinates | 32.47948, -100.07274 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | 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 | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 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 F AILED TO YIELD T... |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | Other | 60 mph | 10:30 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: DID NOT STOP. |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 62 mph | 2:15 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: STOPPED ON CROSSING (NO GATES). #32 WARNING DEVICES: YIELD SIGNS |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | Other | 67 mph | 4:45 PM | — |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 | Pick-up truck | 49 mph | 11:23 AM | — |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 3 mph | 4:32 PM | — |
| 1978 | 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.