Crossing 517122L
NITRO, WEST VIRGINIA — Kanawha River Railroad
Location
| City | NITRO |
| State | WEST VIRGINIA |
| Street | MCJUNKIN ROAD |
| Coordinates | 38.44310, -81.83230 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Kanawha River Railroad |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 9 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 517122L in NITRO, WEST VIRGINIA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | Other | 20 mph | 9:05 AM | #13 OTHER IS FLATBED TRUCK AT APPROXIMATELY 09:05 WHEN RETURNING FROM SERVICING A CUSTOMER, THE KN 40 HAD A FLATBED... |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 4:00 PM | KN37/09 TRAVELING SOUTH APPROACHED THE CROSSING AT MCJUNKIN ROAD IN NITRO, WV OBSERVING A WHITE VEHI CLE STOPPED ON T... |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 24 mph | 11:40 AM | NORTHBOUND TRAIN APPROACHED MCJUCKIN RD CROSSING SOUNDING BELL AND HORN. CREW OBSERVED A CAR ON TRAC K. EMERGENCY BRA... |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 19 mph | 6:00 PM | THE KN37 OPERATING A LOADED COAL TRAIN APPROACHED THE SIGNALED GRADE CROSSING AT MCJUNKIN ROAD AND O BSERVED A VEHIC... |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 25 mph | 4:20 PM | — |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 36 mph | 1:53 AM | — |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | Bus | 30 mph | 7:55 AM | — |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 6:30 AM | — |
| 1979 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 5 mph | 4:30 PM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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