Crossing 517133Y
NITRO, WEST VIRGINIA — Kanawha River Railroad
Location
| City | NITRO |
| State | WEST VIRGINIA |
| County | KANAWHA |
| Street | OWENS STREET |
| Coordinates | 38.39182, -81.82399 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Kanawha River Railroad |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 517133Y in NITRO, WEST VIRGINIA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kanawha River Railroad | 0 | 1 | Auto | 20 mph | 9:15 PM | THE KN41 WAS TRAVELING LITE ENGINE FROM NITRO HEADED TOWARD INSTITUTE TO PERFORM SWITCHING AT DOW. T HE CREW WAS TRAV... |
| 2012 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 30 mph | 12:35 AM | 38OUA21 TRAVELING SOUTH STRUCK AN OCCUPIED VEHICLE AT MP WV 173.5 |
| 2009 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 13 mph | 11:55 AM | 381 STRUCK A MID NINTIES CHEV TRUCK - DRIVER LEFT SCENE. |
| 2004 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 8:08 AM | — |
| 1979 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 10:05 PM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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