Crossing 726570V
LITHIA SPRINGS, GEORGIA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | LITHIA SPRINGS |
| State | GEORGIA |
| County | DOUGLAS |
| Street | SWEETWATER RD |
| Coordinates | 33.79449, -84.66091 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 50 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 12 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 726570V in LITHIA SPRINGS, GEORGIA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 5:00 PM | NS TRAIN 153A115 CALLED DISPATCHER TO REPORT A NEAR MISS AT MP 652.6 N SWEETWATER RD. DISPATCHER CALLED IT INTO PCC W... |
| 2023 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Other | 15 mph | 12:26 PM | NS TRAIN M53A111 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED SUV THAT WAS FOULING THE HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2019 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 4:50 PM | NS TRAIN M87A103 STRUCK A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. AGE VERIFIED. |
| 2017 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Van | 32 mph | 9:53 AM | NS TRAIN 27AA115 STRUCK A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER'S AGE UNKNOWN. |
| 2009 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 28 mph | 10:15 AM | 220A122 OPERATING EAST BOUND ON MAIN TRACK WHEN LEAD UNIT KCS 4617 STRUCK TRACTOR TRAILER TRAVELING NORTH AT SWEETWAT... |
| 2009 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Van | 48 mph | 9:09 AM | TRAIN 19 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVES E/51-E/180 AND 9 CARS STRUCK A VAN AT MP652.8, SWEETWATER RD CRO SSING. |
| 2008 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 5:00 PM | DRIVER OF VEHICLE DROVE AROUND GATES AND STOPPED ON TRACKS. |
| 2003 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 29 mph | 2:30 PM | — |
| 1999 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 6:15 AM | — |
| 1998 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 36 mph | 5:55 AM | — |
| 1988 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 45 mph | 8:50 AM | — |
| 1978 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 0 | 1 | Auto | 22 mph | 12:10 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.