2205
Grade Crossing Incidents
In 2018, there were 2,205 railroad grade crossing incidents nationwide.
Your life is worth the wait !
Safety Facts
828
Trespassing Casualties
In 2018, 828 people were killed or injured trespassing on the railroad right-of-way.
Trespassing is both dangerous and illegal !
230
Suicide Casualties
In 2018, 230 people committed suicide or attempted suicide by train.
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Safety Awareness Resources
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Invite the Amtrak Police Department or an Operation Lifesaver presenter to your school today
Spread the word on rail safety
Someone can help
Read more about train strikes happening nationwide.
Connect with us on social media to learn how you can practice rail safety
Media
Articles
South Shore AM trains delayed after westbound train strikes vehicle near Portage, Indiana
9:25 A.M. EST UPDATE: All service has resumed on the South Shore Line, the railroad tweeted about 9:25 a.m. Westbound tr..
South Bend Tribune | May 31,2019
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By UP North Line Metra Train Near Indian Hill
A pedestrian was fatally struck by UP North Line Metra train Wednesday evening, Metra officials confirm. All inbou..
CBS Chicago | May 29,2019
Train strikes, injures teen in Upper Montclair
A 15-year-old boy was struck and injured by a train just after midnight Wednesday, May 29, in Upper Montclair. NJ Transi..
| May 29,2019
Man struck, killed by commuter rail train in Hanson
A man was struck and killed early Wednesday by a commuter rail train in Hanson. The incident happened at 5:30 a.m. near ..
WCVB | May 29,2019
Train hits vehicle that rolled onto tracks, man sleeping inside injured
A 28-year-old man is lucky to be alive after his vehicle was struck by a freight train early Monday morning. According t..
My Columbia Basin | May 28,2019
Pedestrian hit by train in Kingfisher
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating an incident in Kingfisher involving a pedestrian hit by a train. Kingfisher..
KFOR | May 28,2019
Man injured after struck by train in downtown Nashville
One man was injured after being struck by a CSX near downtown Nashville on Saturday night. Police said the man, who was ..
WSMV | May 27,2019
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