Crossing 540857C
NEWARK, DELAWARE — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | NEWARK |
| State | DELAWARE |
| Street | CHESTNUT HILL ROAD |
| Coordinates | 39.66141, -75.73846 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 30 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 7 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 540857C in NEWARK, DELAWARE.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 7 mph | 1:30 AM | NS TRAIN 67RH308 WAS STRUCK BY HWY-USER AT HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 10 mph | 12:35 AM | TRAIN 13G WAS STRUCK BY HIGHWAY USER THAT FAILED TO STOP AT CROSSING. QUESTION 18: UNKNOWN WAS VER IFIED BY RAILROAD. |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 | Auto | 27 mph | 1:35 PM | KP401 E/720 WITH 7 LOADED WOOD TIE CARS, ONE AMFLEET COACH AND A CABIN CAR STRUCK BY AN AUTOMOBILE O VER THE CHESTNUT... |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | Pick-up truck | 30 mph | 6:10 AM | WORK TRAIN KP-3 WAS TRAVELING ON THE CONRAIL DELMARVA SECONDARY. THE CROSSING LIGHTS AND GATES DID NOT OPERATE UNTIL... |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 4:00 AM | — |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 25 mph | 5:20 PM | — |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 26 mph | 7:53 AM | — |
| 1975 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 1:25 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.