Crossing 728027Y
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | ALABAMA |
| County | JEFFERSON |
| Street | CENTER PLACE NTH |
| Coordinates | 33.49963, -86.83310 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 15 |
| Total Fatalities | 4 |
| Total Injuries | 8 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 728027Y in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 0 | Van | 62 mph | 1:10 PM | GRADE CROSSING: TRAIN 19(16) WITH E/19-207 7 CARS 1 PRIVATE CAR STRUCK AN OCCUPIED VEHICLE AT CENTER STEET/MP 144.7 O... |
| 2014 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 2 | Pick-up truck | 63 mph | 12:15 PM | TRAIN 19 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVES E/824-E/13 AND 9 CARS STRUCK AN OCCUPIED PICK-UP TRUCK AT MP 144 .69, CENTER PLAC... |
| 2012 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 3 | Auto | 57 mph | 8:55 PM | VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING EAST AND FAILED TO STOP SHORT OF THE CROSSING WITH THE CROSSING ARMS AND GATED FULLY ACTIVATED.... |
| 2010 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 31 mph | 3:30 AM | DRIVER OPERATED VEHICLE AROUND GATES AND WAS STRUCK BY ONCOMING TRAIN. |
| 2006 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 27 mph | 2:42 PM | TRAIN 19 WITH ENGINES 72 AND 80 AND 9 CARS STRUCK AN AUTO SOUTH OF BIRMINGHAM, AL. |
| 1991 | AGS | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 9:05 PM | — |
| 1991 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 2 | 3 | Auto | 30 mph | 7:02 PM | — |
| 1988 | AGS | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 11:57 AM | — |
| 1982 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 2:10 PM | — |
| 1982 | AGS | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 2:10 PM | — |
| 1981 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 11:40 AM | — |
| 1981 | AGS | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 11:40 AM | — |
| 1979 | AGS | 0 | 0 | Auto | 28 mph | 10:38 AM | — |
| 1975 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 2:00 AM | — |
| 1975 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 12:40 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.