Crossing 279950T
DECATUR, GEORGIA — CSX Transportation
Location
| City | DECATUR |
| State | GEORGIA |
| County | DE KALB |
| Street | E Trinity Place |
| Coordinates | 33.77126, -84.29265 |
Railroad
| Railroad | CSX Transportation |
| Max Train Speed | 45 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 279950T in DECATUR, GEORGIA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 30 mph | 11:32 PM | L83819 STRUCK A UTILITY TRUCK STOPPED ON CROSSING. PROTECTION ALSO AT CROSSING: PAVEMENT MARKINGS (S TOP LINES & RR X... |
| 2015 | CSX Transportation | 1 | 0 | School bus | 30 mph | 10:30 AM | W08902 STRUCK TRESSPASSER WHO WENT AROUND THE GATES AND STOPPED HIS SKATEBOARD IN THE PATH OF THE TR AIN. PROTECTION ... |
| 2007 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 10 mph | 5:20 AM | Q46017 STRUCK SEMI STALLED ON TRACKS DUE TO FLAT BED GOT CAUGHT ON INCLINE OF ROAD. APPROXIMATELY 19 5 GALLONS OF DIE... |
| 2000 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 35 mph | 8:45 PM | N20227 WAS PROCEEDING SOUTH ON THE MAIN TRACK WHEN THEY NOTICED A MARTA BUS STALLED ON THE TRACKS. TRAIN WAS PLACED... |
| 1987 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Bus | 25 mph | 3:50 PM | — |
| 1986 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 23 mph | 8:50 AM | — |
| 1978 | GA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 4 mph | 12:01 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.